Joining a new industry is an exciting time and means you can (and should!) take advantage of new opportunities. We want you to step into the world of property and casualty (p&c) insurance confidently, meet the right contacts and understand the impact of emerging trends so you can accelerate the pace of your career. We know you want to stand out in a busy market. That’s why we want to connect you to resources, events and people that will help you achieve your goals.

 

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Networking Masterclass

If your networking skills have gotten rusty over the past few years, take a look at this Networking Masterclass featuring two industry leaders discussing the importance of building your professional network, and tips on how to do so effectively.

Panelists:
- Renée-Léa Soucy: CIP Senior Manager, Commercial Lines Co-operators and CIP Society National Leadership Award Winner 2023
- Tisha Hamid: B.A., CAIB Client Services Manager, BFL Canada and Vice-President Young Insurance Professionals of Toronto

 

Unpack the Hack: Cyber 2.0

Cybercrime remains a major emerging issue for Canadian businesses. We gathered Canada’s leading Breach Consultant and Cyber Threat Hunters to share their insights on the dramatically escalating cyber landscape.

The experts were:
- Imran Ahmad: Partner and Head of Technology, Co-Chair Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity at Norton Rose Fulbright
- Jason Marilla: Co-founder of Joseon Group, Solutions Architect, Threat Hunter, and best-selling Author
- Tristan Kim: Managing Partner at Joseon Group – Disciplined Security Advocates

 

Inclusion in Insurance Panel Discussion

We assembled a panel of industry experts to discuss inclusion in insurance, what it is, what it isn’t and what it needs to be. The talk was moderated by Trevor Buttrum, Executive Director at Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers. The panel shared their inspiration and vision for the future.

The panelists were:
- Renee (Xiaobo) Wang: Senior Client Manager at Willis Towers Watson
- Angie Singh: Diversity, Inclusion & Organizational Development Manager at Definity
- Erik Johnson, CIP: Incoming Active Underwriter Syndicate 5183 at MIC Global
- Simon Rinaldi, CIP: District Sales & Branch Manager at Federated Insurance Company of Canada

 

The Future of Insurance

We explored questions around the Future of Insurance with Karim Hirji, CIP, CFO of Intact Canada & Managing Director at Intact Ventures.

Karim has over 20 years of experience at Intact where he primed the launch of Intact Ventures, deployed over $300MM in start-up capital to p&c disruptors, and led the launch of their new AI Lab in Hong Kong.

Our discussion with him covered:
- how the latest technologies might be leveraged to evolve our industry
- what role AI could play in assisting insurers to assess risk, detect fraud and prevent future loss
- the role of machine learning and big data in driving hyper-personalization
- the skills that will be required on insurers in the future

 

Women of Influence: Power Panel Discussion

In celebration of women and their allies during International Women's Month, we sat down and chatted with:

- Lynn Oldfield, ICD.D, President & CEO of AIG Insurance Company of Canada
- Debbie Coull-Cicchini, EVP at Intact and
- Tina Osen, President, Canada Region at HUB International

Hear these women talk about their career, mentorship, finding their voice and what it means to them to be women in leadership for the P&C Industry.

 

P&C Pride: LGBTQ2S+ Insurance Professionals & Their Allies

In this session a panel of experienced LGBTQ2S+ industry professionals explored themes of inclusion, Pride, career development, allyship, and emerging trends in the sector.

Our guests were:
- Allison Bullock, Claims Adjuster; Workers’ Compensation Board - Alberta
- Ann Hildreth, CIP, CRM; Vice President, Technical Risk Underwriting Solutions HSB Canada; Director, Diversity & Inclusion, ORIMS
- Jeff Ince, BA; Vice President, Global Placement; Marsh Canada Ltd.
- Desmond Marryshow, CIP, CRM; Commercial Claims Analyst; AIG Canada

 

 

The Human Element: Critical Skills to Embrace in the Emergence of AI

Watch our recent fireside chat exploring the different ways AI and big data are expected to impact in-demand and workplace critical skills in the insurance industry. The panel guests were: Chloe Lyons, Director, Recruitment, APOLLO Insurance, and Arnab Guha, Senior Manager, Deloitte.

The chat recommendations stem from the Insurance Institute’s latest research report focused on AI & Big data.

 

From Facial Recognition to DNA: Biometrics and the Future of Insurance

Biometrics are unique human characteristics that can identify us such as fingerprints, facial expressions, DNA and more. In this talk, presenter Wemba Opota, Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Solutions Lead, Microsoft Consulting Services, discussed the possibilities new technologies offer the insurance industry, covering the ways biometrics are used today, legal, regulatory and ethical issues, and possible future uses.

 

Career Insights: All Pros

The Institute's "All Pros" campaign highlights the incredible array of people who study with the Institute. Meet the real people behind the campaign! Discover how they have navigated their own career journeys and what they have undertaken to craft a personal brand that empowers their insurance career and maximizes their potential.

 

 

 

Resources

Organizations you can join

Young Insurance Professionals of BC
YiP BC is a network of like-minded professionals that serves as a resource within the modern insurance landscape. They seek to drive collaboration and foster support for members who are looking to grow their career.

Young Insurance Professionals of Toronto
YIPT is Toronto’s platform for insurance industry professionals to engage, grow and give back to the community. Initiatives are held throughout the year giving members access to peer-to-peer networking, mentorship programs, and relationship building. YIPT is a non-profit organization with over 1000 members in Ontario.

Canadian Association of Insurance Women
CAIW is a national association of insurance professionals. CAIW focuses on education, networking, and personal development of individuals affiliated with the insurance industry, both directly and indirectly. CAIW provides insurance professionals with a forum to showcase their dedication to the consumer and the industry through programmes such as the Insurance Information Campaign.

Canadian Institute of Actuaries
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the national, bilingual organization and voice of the actuarial profession in Canada. Members are dedicated to providing actuarial services and advice of the highest quality. The Institute holds the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.

Insurance Technology Association
Provides members with opportunities to collaborate, educate, network, share and use knowledge related to insurance technology. The ITA provides the insurance technology community with a resource solely dedicated to serving this specialized sector of the industry.

TIWA
The Toronto Insurance Women's Association is a not-for-profit association comprised of members of the insurance industry. Through monthly meetings and social events, the association provides skills and education needed to stay current and successful in the insurance industry.

Useful articles

• Climate risks: Implications for the insurance industry in Canada. The Institute's latest research report provides an important analysis of the risks presented by extreme weather and climate change, and explores actions required by the industry to address them over the next 10 years and beyond.


• The October issue of the CIP Society Quarterly Review looks at two important topics: revisiting the need for overland water coverage; and the increased incidence of social engineering fraud that has surfaced during the pandemic.