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Voices of P&C Women

Voices of P&C Women | Women are speaking. Is the industry listening?  

Women appear to be losing ground in the executive ranks compared to five years ago, and their calls for hybrid workplaces are becoming a faint echo

By Canadian Underwriter | March 9, 2026

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Lori Thebeau | Western Financial Group Lori Thebeau | Western Financial Group Image

Voices of P&C Women

Lori Thebeau | Western Financial Group

Finding her voice and some great supporters have proven key to success for Western Financial's group branch manager.

By Stacey Hunt, Contributing Writer for Canadian Underwriter | March 8, 2026

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Alena Kharkavets | WTW Alena Kharkavets | WTW Image

Voices of P&C Women

Alena Kharkavets | WTW

Kharkavets started her insurance career as an actuary, providing her with a good foundation of the technical aspects of insurance

By Jason Contant | March 8, 2026

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Sati MacLean | Definity Financial Corp. Sati MacLean | Definity Financial Corp. Image

Voices of P&C Women

Sati MacLean | Definity Financial Corp.

Sati MacLean started her career on the actuarial side of the pension industry, and then her work took her across the globe, before joining Definity in 2023.

By Phil Porado | March 8, 2026

3 min read