Industry

Wildfire debris removal begins in Lytton

VICTORIA – The first signs of a long-awaited start of rebuilding in fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., are expected to begin Tuesday, says the village’s mayor.   Jan Polderman said Monday that work to remove debris from the wildfire that destroyed much of the Fraser Canyon community eight months ago is the “first step that needs to occur […]

By Jason Contant | March 8, 2022

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Laura Samaroo, WTW

Laura Samaroo, Managing Director, Canadian leader, WTW For Laura Samaroo, rising to the leadership ranks was an evolution. “Early in my career, I aspired to be a great consultant and actuary, but wasn’t necessarily focused on climbing the corporate ladder,” she recalls. “I worked hard and was willing to take on challenges – even if they […]

By Phil | March 7, 2022

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Lorie Phair, Canadian Broker Network

Lorie Phair, President, Canadian Broker Network Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry still has a gap in terms of opportunities for women in middle management, but the overall prospects for career opportunities and development are looking positive, says Lorie Phair, president of Canadian Broker Network.  Phair notes there are a number of senior women leaders […]

By Jason Contant | March 7, 2022

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Susan Penwarden, Aviva Canada

Susan Penwarden, Chief Technical Underwriter, Aviva Canada Susan Penwarden has had a varied and robust career in insurance, living across five different countries and practicing insurance in the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and Canada.  Before settling at Aviva, Penwarden started off as a broker, working each summer at Sedgwick Insurance Brokers. After finishing her undergraduate […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | March 7, 2022

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