CBN Awards
Brad Clisdell began his insurance journey with Aviva Canada 20 years ago in a part-time position while he was studying. He took on a full-time underwriting assistant position in 2005 after completing his Diploma in Management Studies with a major in Insurance and Risk Management from Grant MacEwan Community College. Since then, Clisdell has grown […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 18, 2024
4 min read
Martine Chouinard’s career spans nearly four decades, and her insurance journey reflects her dedication to the industry, commitment to her brokers, and passion for lifelong learning. Chouinard began her career in 1985 at Zurich in the claims department, handling opening calls from brokers and insureds. Over the years she has held various roles, including adjuster […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 17, 2024
3 min read
Andrea Carlson’s foray into the insurance world began over two decades ago during her last year of high school when her mother, a commercial lines broker, suggested she enrol in Fanshawe College’s insurance program. Carlson first worked as a commercial customer service broker at various brokerages while completing her CAIB designation. She then joined Economical […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 16, 2024
Robert Campbell started his insurance career with Northbridge Insurance in 2008 as an associate underwriter after completing his BA at Saint Mary’s University. Over the years, Campbell has held a variety of advancing roles: from senior underwriter, underwriter specialist, team lead, and underwriting manager, to his current role as Executive Underwriter, Commercial Lines. He is […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 13, 2024
Julie Bryant started working in the insurance industry as a broker right after graduating from high school — and she’s never looked back. For the first 15 years of her career, Bryant managed a comprehensive portfolio of a client’s business, including home, auto, farm, and commercial insurance. She joined The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group (formerly […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 12, 2024
Nicole Boulard first joined the insurance industry as a processor at Heartland Mutual Insurance (then The Kings Mutual) nearly a decade ago. A couple of years in, she joined the underwriting team and has never looked back. Throughout the years she has become known for her exceptional ability to build solid broker relationships and collaborate […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 11, 2024
Angela Brooks’ love for the P&C insurance industry began on Valentine’s Day in 2000, when she joined Belairdirect, an Intact Insurance subsidiary, as a sales representative. Her educational background in social services from Canadore College provided her with a unique perspective on client relationships and service, which she brought to the different roles she has […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 10, 2024
With over two decades of insurance expertise, Karen Bernard is known for her exceptional personal touch when serving brokers. She began her insurance career in 2002 as a facility processor at Co-operators — “back when we still manually input all data,” she recalls. Since then, Bernard has held various roles, including processor, sales associate, licensed […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 9, 2024
Jomar Ballesteros started his insurance career in 2013 as an insurance advisor with RBC Insurance. He has since evolved through various roles and joined Peel Mutual Insurance Company as an underwriter in 2020. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from York University and has leveraged his background in problem-solving and critical thinking to excel in […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 6, 2024
Tamara Bagnell’s insurance journey reflects her passion for an industry that’s seen her grow her career from summer student to senior underwriter. Bagnell first joined the industry 14 years ago, supporting RSA’s facility department as a summer student. Over the years, she obtained her CIP designation and navigated various advancing commercial insurance roles — from […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 5, 2024
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