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IBAO is taking steps to become the go-to place for market intelligence data for brokers. TORONTO, ON, NOVEMBER 2, 2023/insPRESS/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has published a new data project as part of an effort to become a centralized source of market intelligence data for Ontario brokers. For this new project—completed […]
By Norah Black | November 2, 2023
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Recognizing achievement in Ontario’s broker channel TORONTO, ON, OCTOBER 21, 2022/insPRESS/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) would like to congratulate the Winners of the 2022 Awards of Excellence, which were given out at the IBAO Convention last night. The Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding achievement in Ontario’s broker channel. “All of […]
By Norah Black | October 21, 2022
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A first-of-its-kind, three-month program delivers a solution to solve talent shortage—bringing skilled commercial lines professionals into the broker channel TORONTO, ON, OCTOBER 21, 2022/insPRESS/ – Today, the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) in partnership with Humber College, announced a new Certificate Program—Insurance Broker: Commercial Account Manager Certificate Program. The program was developed to offer […]
By Norah Black | October 21, 2022
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TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022/insPRESS/ – Bringing together the industry to share the culmination of years of collaboration. The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) are presenting the conclusions of their initiative on the insurance industry moving to paperless delivery of insurance documentation. IBAO CEO Colin Simpson and Steve Gugler, Partner at 3Tree, will give […]
By Norah Black | September 22, 2022
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Toronto, ON, Nov. 13, 2019/InsPress/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is pleased to confirm the launch of its Commercial Insurance Certificate Program, which prepares experienced Personal Lines brokers to transition into Commercial Lines. First announced at the IBAO Annual Convention, this eLearning course was designed to address a training gap identified by IBAO Member […]
By Norah Black | November 13, 2019
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TORONTO, ON, Oct. 10, 2019/InsPress/ —The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is bringing its Annual Convention to the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, and to brokerages across Ontario with a live webcast of its CEO Panel—one of its flagship events. The Q&A-style panel will be moderated by host and producer of The Insurance Podcast, Pete […]
By Norah Black | October 10, 2019
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TORONTO, ON, Sept. 25, 2019/InsPress/ — The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) congratulates this year’s Awards of Excellence Finalists across newly expanded categories: Affiliate, Young Broker, Brokerage—10 Licensed Brokers and Under, Brokerage—Over 10 Licensed Brokers, and Innovation. “By expanding categories, it’s given us the chance to recognize more of Ontario’s incredible brokers,” said IBAO […]
By Norah Black | September 26, 2019
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Toronto, ON, Sept. 12, 2019/InsPress/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is hosting its 99th Annual Convention October 23rd—24th at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. The two-day event brings brokers and industry professionals together from across the province. “It’s been a challenging year for the industry, but brokers can affect real change with their collective […]
By Norah Black | September 12, 2019
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TORONTO, ON, Sept. 2, 2019/InsPress/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is pleased to announce the promotion of Brett Boadway to the new position of Chief Operating Officer, effective September 2, 2019. The position will be responsible for effectively running association operations and implementing practices and procedures that increase member value and engagement. […]
By Norah Black | September 3, 2019
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Toronto, ON, August 28, 2019/InsPress/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is pleased to announce a new partnership with WICC Ontario, a provincial chapter of Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). WICC was founded in 1996 to raise funds for cancer research and education. By mobilizing the Canadian insurance industry, WICC has raised […]
By Norah Black | August 28, 2019
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TORONTO, ON, July 26, 2019/InsPress/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is expanding its Awards of Excellence program to include new categories and target a broader audience. The celebrated category of Brokerage of the Year is now split into two categories: Brokerage of the Year—Over 10 Licensed Brokers and Brokerage of the Year—10 […]
By Norah Black | July 26, 2019
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