CBN Awards

2024 Underwriters of the Year | Matthew Poce, Commercial Lines Underwriter, Intact Insurance

Matthew Poce’s insurance journey is both a testament to his unwavering commitment to helping others, and a reflection of the career growth opportunities offered within the industry. Poce entered insurance as a summer student with Aviva in 2018. The following year, he interned at Intact Insurance’s Individually Rated Commercial Auto team while attending Trent University. […]

By Canadian Broker Network | October 2, 2024

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2024 Underwriters of the Year | Will Peterson, Casualty Underwriting Specialist, Aviva Canada – Global Corporate & Specialty

Will Peterson’s underwriting expertise is complemented by a thorough understanding of risk management from both the customer and insurer side. He gleaned this experience through the diverse roles he has held throughout his career — both within and outside the industry. Peterson began his career in 2011 as an Underwriting Assistant and then Underwriter with […]

By Canadian Broker Network | October 1, 2024

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2024 Underwriters of the Year | Franco Mok, Underwriter I, Intact Insurance

Franco Mok has been a dedicated underwriter for the past two decades. A computer science graduate from the University of Calgary, Mok began his insurance career in 2004 at Intact Insurance as an underwriter assistant. Over the years, he has held various advancing roles, contributing to different projects that have helped hone his deep knowledge […]

By Canadian Broker Network | September 30, 2024

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2024 Underwriters of the Year | George Leszczynski, Executive Underwriter, Financial Institutions, Chubb Insurance

George Leszczynski’s insurance career spans two decades of experience on both the broker and insurer side, earning a deep understanding of the industry and relationship building.  Leszczynski joined the industry in 2004 as part of the Marsh Graduate Trainee Program in Sydney, Australia, where he started as an assistant account executive.  His academic background includes […]

By Canadian Broker Network | September 27, 2024

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