Hamilton/Niagara

Empowering insurance careers

At Hamilton/Niagara we are continually growing and evolving to meet the educational needs of Ontario’s thriving p&c insurance industry.

Notice of Annual Meeting

The 2025 annual meetings will be held in-person and online. Chapter level details are as follows:

Kawartha / Durham – Friday, June 6, 2025, in Ajax
Cambrian Shield – Thursday, June 12, 2025, Online
Conestoga – Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Conestoga Chapter Office
Hamilton / Niagara – Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Hamilton / Niagara Chapter Office
Southwestern – Friday, June 20, 2025, in London
Ottawa – Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Ottawa Chapter Office
Ontario – Thursday, June 26, 2025, at GTA Chapter Office

Governing Council Members

Our volunteers are indispensable to Institute governance as their contributions directly impact the success of all our event activities and educational endeavors. The Executive Committee is elected for a one-year mandate, renewable for two years. Only members in good standing can be appointed to the Council.

If you would like to make a difference and give back to the insurance industry, contact us for more information on the Council and other volunteer opportunities.

Executive Committee

Chair

Jennifer L. Hamu, B.Soc., CIP, CRM - Travelers Canada

Past Chair

Victoria Hanson, BA, RVP, RRP, CVP, CRM, ACS, CIP - Crawford and Company (Canada) Inc.

Vice Chair Professional

Sebastian Rybarczyk, CIP - The Co-operators

Vice Chair Professional

Toni-Marie Hutton, CIP - Intact Public Entities

Treasurer

Lori Pardiac,CIP, CRM - Aviva Insurance Company of Canada

College Connection

Jorge Bettencourt, FCIP - Mohawk College

Members

Member

April Ravarra, FCIP, CRM - Gore Mutual

Member

Keith Dyson, BA., CIP - Desjardins General Insurance Group

Member

Dino Mustafa, BA, FCIP, CTDP, CRM, RIBO - My Insurance Brokers

Member

Denise Thorkildsen, CIP - Erie Mutual

Member

Amelia Fehrman, CIP - Desjardins General Ins. Group

Member

John Gauthier, CIP - Old Republic Ins. Co. of Canada

Member

Anette Palalas, CIP - Humber College

Member

Violet Whitehouse, CAIB, CIP - Honourary Member, Retired

IBAH Representative

Kathy Clayborne, CIP - Young's Insurance