CBN Awards
Dave Allan’s insurance career reflects a blend of deep experience on the broker and insurer side that has contributed to his success over the years. After graduating from Mohawk College’s Insurance program in 1996, he worked as a broker for 12 years before accepting an underwriting position in 2009. This expertise and understanding of both […]
By Canadian Broker Network | September 3, 2024
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Voices of P&C Women
Jesica Ryzynski, Claims Specialist, Mitch Insurance Voted most likely to chain herself to a fence outside Queen’s Park in high school, Mitch Insurance Claims Specialist Jesica Ryzynski says, “It makes complete sense that I now work in the P&C industry.” Always wanting to pursue a path that made her feel she was making a difference […]
By David Gambrill | March 8, 2024
Shannon Millar, Vice President, Strategy, People and Culture, Gallagher “I don’t tend to just stick to my swim lane,” says Shannon Millar, vice president of strategy, people and culture at Gallagher. Millar, a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), likes to be a thought contributor in all areas of the business. Having spent 13 years with […]
Heather Masterson, President, CEO, Travelers Canada Heather Masterson’s journey into property and casualty insurance began in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, when she was inspired at an early age by her father’s dedication to the industry and his passion for being an insurance broker. Her father’s influence and mentorship shaped her understanding and recognition […]
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Tracy Garrad, CEO, Aviva Canada Tracy Garrad’s foray into leadership was anything but conventional. Starting her career at 19 in a customer service position, Tracy’s early entry into the workforce was propelled by necessity, when she left school at 17 to care for her four younger siblings after their mother’s passing. “It was my first […]
Jolee Crosby, CEO of Canada & English Caribbean Reinsurance and Canada Country President, Swiss Re Jolee Crosby often jokes she’s a ‘recovering attorney,’ but she’s quick to assert she deliberately chose insurance as a career. She grew up in Kansas City and was the first in her family to graduate from college — with a […]
Michele Carver, President, Insurance Brokers Association of BC (IBABC) “I originally wanted to be a veterinarian,” says Michele Carver, president of the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia (IBABC), and manager of agency compliance for The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA). “I worked in veterinary clinics while in university, but I ran out of money.” […]
Happy International Women’s Day, 2024! For the past three years, Canadian Underwriter has been producing this tribute to the perspectives of women in the Canadian property and casualty industry — which, by the way, is made up of 66% women, 3 percentage points higher than in 2017. The industry is filled with women helping clients […]
Executive Outlook
Insurance products must evolve to ensure the industry continues to offer coverages appropriate for consumers
By Phil Porado | December 28, 2023
2 min read
Rising inflation and an alarming trend of increased vehicle theft will continue putting additional pressure on the insurance industry in 2024.
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