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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.
Upcoming events
A Day in The Life: MGA
Thursday, February 17, 2022 1 - 2.15pm ET
A panel of speakers will provide a deeper understanding of the unique role the MGA plays in the world of p&c insurance.
Music Festivals. Social media hackers. Large Yachts. Hazmat storage sites. F1 races. How many insurance files for coverage like this come across your desk in a week? For most in the p&c sector, the answer is few, if any. How do businesses falling outside of the typical risk scenarios get coverage? Enter the MGA. MGAs (Managing General Agents) analyze high-hazard, high-complexity, and high-value business risk. As demand increases for specialized risk coverage and products, those in the unique role of the MGA can provide tailor-made coverage that would otherwise be unavailable in the market.
We have arranged for a power panel of Managing General Agents to provide you with a deeper understanding of the unique role that the MGA plays in the p&c insurance industry. The panel will lead you through what an MGA might encounter in a day, though there are no typical days in the life of an MGA. The last 15 minutes of the Webinar will be dedicated to Q&A with the panel of experts.
Moderator:
Steve Masnyk: Managing Director at CAMGA (Canadian Association of Managing General Agents)
Panel:
Allicia Campbell: Underwriter at Pacific Marine / Focusing on Marine
Samantha Cooper: National Business Development Manager at Trinity Underwriting / Focusing on Professional Liability and D&O
Ian Mitchell: Underwriting Team Lead, Construction at Cansure / Focusing on Sports and Entertainment & Construction
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Latest News
P&C Pride: LGBTQ2S+ Insurance Professionals & Their Allies
We held an incredible discussion recently spotlighting a panel of LGBTQ2S+ industry professionals who shared their thoughts and experiences on topics including 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
P&C Pride: LGBTQ2S+ Insurance Professionals & Their Allies: 75mins
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.
The Human Element: Critical Skills to Embrace in the Emergence of AI: 75mins
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.
From Facial Recognition to DNA: Biometrics and the Future of Insurance: 60mins
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.
Career Insights: All Pros: 7mins
Get to know the industry
Our P&C Onboarding Course is a free one-hour program that provides an introduction to the P&C insurance industry in Canada, reviews the variety of roles and functions within it, and establishes the first steps for career success. It's ideal if you are new to P&C insurance or have recently switched to a new role.
Start your onboarding
Resources
Delegated Authority - How MGAs Provide Certainty in Challenging Times: 57mins
Career Insights- Personal Branding to Elevate Your Career: 61mins
Unpack the Hack - Cyber Incident Perspectives: 69mins
Mission Critical - Responding to Covid-19: 60mins
Voices of Experience - Leadership in the face of uncertainty: 53mins
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.
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