FIRST CANADA Appoints Vice President of Sales for Western Canada

TORONTO – Today, FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada, leading provider of Payment Solutions for the Insurance Industry, announced their newest Senior Management team member, Tasneem Kurji, VP of Sales of Western Canada. In this role, Tas Kurji will be responsible for leading our sales team and growth strategy for the Western teams.

Tas brings with her over fifteen years of insurance industry experience, which ideally positions her to lead the strategic implementation of payment solutions for Western Canada. Prior to joining FIRST Canada, Tas served a Director of Sales and Distribution for a major insurer, where she helped achieve significant growth in revenue, market share, and product innovation. Tas is recognized for her exceptional track record of success in developing longterm relationships and helping business capitalize on growth opportunities.

“Our company has experienced significant growth since launching First InSite, our flexible platform that generates payment options for Carriers, MGAs, and brokers.” stated Stuart Bruce, CEO of FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada. “Tas’ leadership will help us continue to build on that forward momentum and rapid growth.”

Tas Kurji commented, “The FIRST Canada team is a talented group of professionals with a passion for innovation and bringing true advancements in Payment Solutions to the insurance industry. I’m looking forward to being a part of that.”

Tas will be based out of our Vancouver, British Columbia office and be responsible for the sales teams in British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

About FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) provides the Canadian insurance market with comprehensive payment solutions. Brokers, MGAs, and Carriers can partner with FIRST Canada and expand their offering to provide more value, choice, and convenience for all their clients. The combined strength of FIRST Canada’s dedicated team, evolved offering, and innovative platform positions their partners to meet the demanding future of the Canadian Insurance landscape armed with market-leading solutions for success. FIRST Canada is part of the Wintrust (Nasdaq: WTFC) family of companies, totalling in excess of $17 Billion in assets and a part of the largest Premium Finance Companies in North America. Follow FIRST Canada on Linkedin and Twitter. For more information please visit www.firstinsurancefunding.ca  

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada contact:

• Crystal Macklin Vice President of Marketing, FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada
• crystal.macklin@firstinsurancefunding.ca (416) 216 1742