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IBAO president anticipates ‘bright future for brokers who are willing to change’

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IBAO president anticipates ‘bright future for brokers who are willing to change’

The insurance industry may not be known for technological innovation, but there is a future for brokers who are willing to change, speakers said Tuesday during the annual general meeting of the Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region. “The only thing that’s consistent in the insurance industry is change,” said Frank Silla, incoming IBTR president and […]

By Jason Contant | March 29, 2016

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Uncertain times highlight need for change at the CFO, finance levels: Deloitte

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Uncertain times highlight need for change at the CFO, finance levels: Deloitte

An increasingly uncertain business climate means finance departments have just four to five years to modernize if they are to meet the rising expectations of the organizations they serve, suggests a report issued Tuesday by Deloitte. Chief financial officers (CFOs) “need to unlock the value of their finance teams by shifting them away from generating […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 29, 2016

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Economical Insurance’s Scott Campbell replaces Walter Leszkowicz as VP for Ontario

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Economical Insurance’s Scott Campbell replaces Walter Leszkowicz as VP for Ontario

Economical Insurance, which recently announced it is cutting 145 positions, said Oct. 23 that its vice president for the Ontario region, Walter Leszkowicz, has left to “pursue other endeavours” while several other executives are taking on additional responsibility. In a press release, the Waterloo, Ont.-based firm announced Scott Campbell, formerly vice president of sales and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 23, 2012

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Homegrown Talent

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Homegrown Talent

The P&C insurance industry, which is expected to lose a number of people through retirement, can draw on an abundance of available talent in business insurance programs across the country.

July 31, 2012

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