National broker association appoints new broker connectivity lead
September 4, 2020 by Jason ContantThe Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) has announced the appointment of Tom Reid as the new broker connectivity lead for the association’s Data Exchange (DX) project. “Broker connectivity is a key priority for IBAC, and the pandemic has intensified…
Brokers urged to plan now for eventual return to the office
May 4, 2020 by David GambrillCanadian brokers are now turning their minds towards returning back to the office safely while the novel coronavirus pandemic is still underway and a vaccine has yet to be developed. Brokerages across Canada will need to be aware of what…
This company is accelerating broker commissions
April 13, 2020 by Adam MalikSome brokers will be getting their commission payments sooner from Travelers Canada, the company announced just before the Easter weekend. The move is being applauded by the Insurance Brokers of Canada (IBAC). Those who are on an annual payment system…
The thinking behind IBAC’s ‘light-hearted’ flood and earthquake education campaign
February 13, 2020 by Greg MeckbachWhile the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is encouraging homeowners to contact brokers about earthquake and overland flood risk, it is not aiming to shock or scare the living daylights out of consumers. “We consciously chose not to use…
New president at Insurance Brokers Association of Canada
September 20, 2019 by Greg MeckbachKent Rowe is now the president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. Rowe, a former president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Newfoundland, was inducted into his new role after IBAC’s annual general meeting Thursday. By day, Rowe works…
IBAC announces new president
October 16, 2018 by Greg MeckbachChris Floyd, president of individual insurance services at the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), is the new president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. IBAC announced Monday its new leadership team, which was confirmed October 5 at its annual…