Annual IBAO Young Brokers Council

By Canadian Underwriter | July 31, 2011 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Seventy Ontario young brokers attended the 7th Annual IBAO Young Brokers Council (YBC) Conference held in Niagara Falls on June 10, 2011. Speakers at the conference included Intact Insurance president Louis Gagnon, who spoke about the impact of Intact’s acquisition of AXA Canada on brokers. The Economical president Katherine Mabe (who has since been succeeded by Karen Gavan) was on hand to talk about the company’s proposed demutualization. Afterwards, delegates enjoyed a Casino-themed reception. Fifteen exhibitors ran the casino tables, providing guaranteed (poker?) face-to-face interaction between delegates  and exhibitors.

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