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Voices of P&C Women


Voices of P&C Women | Catherine Roe | CNA Canada  

Catherine Roe urges women in the P&C industry to put up their hands when opportunities arise

March 13, 2026

4 min read

May Ng | WTW

“I had all this energy to always want to do more and achieve more. So when someone told me to wait, I didn’t like hearing it.”

By Special to Canadian Underwriter | March 12, 2026

4 min read

Tania Gainham | Marsh Canada Limited

Reaching out to colleagues and proactively partnering with clients are two keys to success for Tania Gainham.

By Stacey Hunt, Contributing Writer to Canadian Underwriter | March 12, 2026

3 min read

Andrea Balfour | Intact Insurance

Overcoming self-doubt and trusting your instincts can unlock new opportunities for aspiring women leaders, says Andrea Balfour.

By Gloria Cilliers, Contributing Writer to Canadian Underwriter | March 12, 2026

3 min read

Meghan Callaghan | Hub International Canada

Women wishing to climb the corporate ladder need to “get in the room’ where strategy and decisions are made, says Meghan Callaghan

By Gloria Cilliers, Contributing Writer to Canadian Underwriter | March 12, 2026

3 min read

Amélie Beauregard | The Co-operators

For The Co-Operators vice president of home and auto pricing, sometimes a career’s best path leads outside the comfort zone.

By Special to Canadian Underwriter | March 10, 2026

3 min read

Amanda McPhee | Acera Insurance

“Opportunities were always coming up, and I always went for them,” says Acera Insurance’s Amanda McPhee.

By Stacey Hunt, Contributing Writer to Canadian Underwriter | March 10, 2026

3 min read

Dionne Bowers | Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP)

“Dimming your light, in this industry, is not an option,” says Dionne Bowers.

By Gloria Cilliers, Contributing writer to Canadian Underwriter | March 10, 2026

3 min read

Sarah Zimmerman | Aviva Canada

“Don’t wait for the perfect title,” Aviva Canada’s Sarah Zimmerman says to aspiring women leaders. “Help solve the messiest problems now.”

By Gloria Cilliers, Contributing Writer to Canadian Underwriter | March 10, 2026

3 min read

Christine Nauth | SUM Insurance

Insurance allowed Nauth to pursue her passion for environmental science at a time when following that career path wasn't easy.

By Phil Porado | March 9, 2026

3 min read