Wednesday, May 17, 2017

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

GUEST SPEAKER JOSH REZNICK, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, DIGITAL, AVIVA CANADA

 

We are pleased to announce our guest speaker Josh Reznick, Account Executive, Digital, Aviva Canada.

Josh joined Aviva in 2011 as part of the commercial graduate program and began his career in commercial underwriting.  He has held multiple roles at head office, most notably the Executive Analyst to the CEO’s office.  Joining business development in 2014, Josh has established strong relationships with brokers across Canada, focused on building on-line sales teams and leading digital marketing platforms.

Josh recently completed a certificate course through MIT in Fintech and Emerging Markets.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

11:45 am – Cocktails
12:15 pm – Lunch ( buffet )
1:00 pm – Guest Speaker Presentation

NEW LOCATION!

INFINITY CONVENTION CENTRE
2901 Gibford Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2L9
(Hunt Club Road & Uplands Drive)

COST
$ 35 per person ( HST included )
Note: Broker members have one (1) luncheon fee included in their membership

Registration Information

To register for this event, the OIBA key contact must “Login” to our secured members only section of our website at www.oiba.org and select the “ECommerce” link on the top bar.

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. Thank you for your co-operation.

For more information, please contact:

Tyler Lussier

[email protected]

Director, Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association

Thank you.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

GUEST SPEAKER COLIN SIMPSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IBAO

 

We are pleased to announce our guest speaker Colin Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, IBAO.  Colin has over fifteen years’ experience and knowledge of techincal industry issues in the insurance field.  His experience includes his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of a number of insurance and service companies in Canada and the United States.  Colin specializes in corporate transformation, technology advancement and change management which are areas he will leverage to lead the IBAO.

With an Honours Degree in Business Law and Economics, a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance and his CA designation, Colin’s academic background and industry experience position him well for this role.

Mr. Simpson stated that his number one priority is people; leveraging their collective capability to shape the long term future of the Association and better serve its members, industry stakeholders and the dedicated team at IBAO.  His key focus for IBAO will be collaboration and strengthening communication and alignment with all stakeholders to work effectively together.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

11:45 am – Cocktails
12:15 pm – Lunch ( buffet )
1:00 pm – Guest Speaker Presentation

NEW LOCATION!

INFINITY CONVENTION CENTRE
2901 Gibford Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2L9
(Hunt Club Road & Uplands Drive)

 

COST
$ 35 per person ( HST included )
Note: Broker members have one (1) luncheon fee included in their membership

Registration Information

To register for this event, the OIBA key contact must “Login” to our secured members only section of our website at www.oiba.org and select the “ECommerce” link on the top bar.

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. Thank you for your co-operation.

For more information, please contact:

Tyler Lussier

[email protected]

Director, Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association

Thank you.

 

Registration Information

To register for this event, the OIBA key contact must “Login” to our secured members only section of our website at www.oiba.org and select the “ECommerce” link on the top bar. 

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.  EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.  Thank you for your co-operation.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Lalande ([email protected]) or Edward James ([email protected])

The OIBA Board of Directors is looking forward to seeing you!

 

Errors & Omission Seminar
(3 Management Hours)

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Facilitator:  Hugh Fardy of CG & B

Date:  Wednesday, September 21, 2016 following the OIBA AGM
           Registration is 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
           Seminar STARTS at 2:00 PM sharp to 5:15 PM

Location:  RA Centre, Courtside B

Fee:  OIBA Members – No charge for up to 5 registrants/office, $25 per registrant thereafter
          Non OIBA Members – $75/person

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Seminar materials will be emailed to registrants prior to the event date.

For more information, please contact Jenny Desroches at [email protected].

It is with infinite sadness the family of David Campbell Benn said goodbye to him on March 29, 2016 in his home, at the age of 61.  He courageously fought an aggressive type of prostate cancer and kept his wit and wonderful sense of humour to the end.

David was the epitome of “Live for Today” and that is exactly what he did.  A true gentleman, loving husband and best friend of Cathy (nee Bird) for nearly 29 years, extremely proud father of Laura and Cameron, adoring brother to Kathii Benn of Toronto, good friend of his brother-in-law Grant Bird (Brenda) and loved member of the Bird family – Barbara, Alan (Trish), Kevin, Josh, Victoria (Justin) and Zoe.  He is predeceased by his parents Ronald and Agnes Benn and father-in-law Peter Bird.

Dave was an accountant for many years before he made the switch to insurance in 1989.  Dave and Ross Davey opened Davey & Benn Insurance in 1999 and he moved to run his own brokerage, Benn Insurance in 2013.  He loved owning his own business as it gave him the opportunity to work and play golf.

Golf was a big part of Dave’s life and for those who knew him, will never forget how he would remind you that he won a Class A Field Day in 1978.  He was a member at Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club for 20+ years and rarely missed a Thursday men’s night.  At the cottage, his favourite place in the world, he was a regular at Hunter’s Creek in Cloyne – often up early to play a round before relaxing on the docks he built.

He was also an avid curler for many years at the Rideau Curling Club and in the past 10 years at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club.

Dave was very generous with his time.  He volunteered over the years with the Stittsville RAMS, Goulbourn Basketball Association and the IBD Foundation.  He was an excellent team manager for son Cameron’s RAMS hockey teams and will always be remembered for his awesome bus trips!

The Benn family would like to thank family physician Dr. Sas, Ottawa General Doctors – Dr. Kendall, Dr. Bhimji and her assistant Shannon, for their excellent care and interest in Dave; and We Care nurses Beth, Tory and Luda for putting up with his humour during their daily visits!

The Benn family would also like to thank Dave’s friends and colleagues for their incredible generosity and support over the past year.  As Dave would say “you can never have too many friends” and to all of you who count yourself as one of them, thank you from Cathy, Cameron, Laura, and Kathii.

In true Dave style, a celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Kanata Golf & Country Club. 
In lieu of flowers, a donation to IBD Foundation would be greatly appreciated (www.ibdfoundation.org).
For anyone planning to attend, please confirm to Dave’s daughter Laura at [email protected]. 

Thank you,

Mike Lalande
President – Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
 

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

GUEST SPEAKER MATHIEU LAMY, INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

      

We are pleased to announce our guest speaker Mathieu Lamy, Senior Vice President, Claims of Intact Financial Corporation.

Mathieu Lamy joined Intact Financial Corporation in 2011 to take on the role of Senior Vice President, Claims, responsible for claims operations across the country.

Prior to joining Intact, Mathieu led AXA Canada’s property and casualty insurance operations in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces as Executive Vice President.  He started his career as an Actuary in 1984 and over the years held several roles in actuarial and personal lines underwriting.

Mathieu is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science from Laval University. 

Wednesday March 23, 2016

11.45 am – cocktails
12.15 pm – lunch ( buffet )
1.00 pm – guest speaker presentation

LOCATION
RA CENTER
2451 Riverside DR, Ottawa

COST
$ 35 per person ( HST included )
Note: Broker members have one (1) luncheon fee included in their membership

Registration Information

To register for this event, the OIBA key contact must “Login” to our secured members only section of our website at www.oiba.org and select the “ECommerce” link on the top bar.

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. Thank you for your co-operation.

For more information, please contact:

Tyler Lussier

[email protected]

Director, Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association

Thank you,

 

 

The Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association is pleased to announce the registration for the 2016 OPEN HOUSE is now open!

$2,500 Air Canada Vacations gift certifcate door prize along with many others!

The Open House continues to be the premiere event for all insurance professionals.  This year’s Open House will be held at the Aberdeen Pavilion on Wednesday May 4, 2016.

EDUCATION SEMINAR IS NOW FULL!

OIBA is pleased to present the following seminar as part of our 2016 Open House, Wednesday, May 4th, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.  REGISTRATION FOR THE EDUCATION SEMINAR IS NOW FULL!

Sales Through Service
Presented by Nicole Goossens
This course will explore the changes and trends in the insurance industry that have led to all individuals needing to have a sales mentality, and will then introduce an actionable model of selling that can be used by all people in a customer service based role, regardless of their pre-existing knowledge or experience with sales.  Topics will include how to ask probing questions, overcoming objections, and closing with confidence.

This education session will be held in the Horticultural Building beginning at 1:30 PM on May 4, 2016.
For more details about the education seminar, please contact Jenny Desroches ([email protected])

This event is not to be missed.  Complete with live entertainment, music, drinks, food, and TONS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON.
A hospitality night will follow at Industria at Lansdowne Park, just a few feet from the Aberdeen Pavilion.

 

Exhibitor Set Up:  12PM to 4PM
Education Seminar:  1:30PM to 4:00PM (Horticultural Building)
Open House:  4:30PM to 9PM
Hospitality Night:  9PM to 1AM

Cost:
$30 for Member Brokers (includes a ticket to Hospitality Night)
$50 for Non Member Brokers & Non Brokers (does NOT include ticket to Hospitality Night)
$35 for Hospitality Night tickets for Exhibitors, Non Member Brokers & Non Brokers

All industry related professionals are welcome to attend!
The Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association looks forward to seeing you at the 2016 Open House and thanks you for your continued support!

Register now as this event will sell out fast!

Please contact Claude Miron for additional information or questions ([email protected]).

Environmental Liability & Construction Seminar

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Save the Date:          Friday, November 20^th, 2015

 

Topic:                          2 Hour RIBO Accredited Environmental Liability & Construction Seminar

 

Guest Speakers:      From Burns & Wilcox Canada:
                                     Chris Mundy, Environmental Liability Underwriter
                                     Steve Hrab, Senior Construction Underwriter

                                

Time:                          Morning session – 9:30am – 11:30am
                                    Afternoon session – 1:30pm – 3:30pm

 

Location:                   Insurance Institute of Canada, Suite 300 – 1335 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON

 

Sponsored by:         Burns & Wilcox Canada
                                    Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association (OIBA)

 

RSVP:                         Michael Kilroy- [email protected]
                                     Space limited to 40 per session, please indicate session preference.

Friday, February 5, 2016

 

8th Annual OIBA Charity of Choice Tournament

Mark your calendars and start practicing; the OIBA is excited to announce the 8th Annual Charity of Choice Tournament will be held
Friday, February 5, 2016.
Each year, this event gets better and better and it would not be possible without the generous support of our Corporate Sponsors and individuals who participate in this spectacular event.  We hope you will join us for an evening of cards, good fun, good food, and a chance to win GREAT PRIZES (for you) and BIG MONEY for your charity of choice.

1st Place – $5,000 to your charity of choice
2nd Place – $2,500 to your charity of choice
3rd Place – $1,500 to your charity of choice
4th Place – $1,000 to your charity of choice

Tickets: To participate in this event, please have the OIBA main contact Login to our website at www.oiba.org.  Registration includes lots of food, chips, tournament entry fee.  This tournament is complete with dealers provided at each table.

Date: Friday, February 5, 2016
Time: Registration opens at 4PM, Tapas Style Dinner served at 5PM and
Tournament beginning at 6PM
Location: RA Centre (West Gymnasium)
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X7
Cost: $1,500 Corporate Table (includes 8 seats at your table);
$200 Individual Registration

Looking forward to seeing everyone out for this event!

For additional information or questions, please contact Scott Sleightholm at [email protected]

Wednesday, January 20 2016
 

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

GUEST SPEAKER TIM SHAUF, PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE COMMONWELL MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP

      

We are pleased to announce our guest speaker Tim Shauf, President and CEO of the newly created Ontario mutual insurer, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group based out of Lindsay, Perth and Alexandria.  This amalgamation brought together Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay), Lanark Mutual Insurance Company and Glengarry Mutual Insurance Company.

Tim graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from Trinity Western University (Langley, B.C.).  Tim started his insurance career with Algoma Mutual Insurance Company in 1992.  In 1999 Tim took a position with the former Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay).  His 23 year involvement in the mutual insurance industry has included a variety of committee participations and terms on the Boards of Directors of both the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association and Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan.

Currently, Tim is the Deputy-President of the Governing Council of the Insurance Institute of Ontario, while also serving as Vice-Chair of the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation based in Lindsay.  In addition to other charitable activities, he takes a special interest in reading and learning about leadership and organizational motivation.

Wednesday January 20, 2016

11.45 am – cocktails
12.15 pm – lunch ( buffet )
1.00 pm – guest speaker presentation

LOCATION
RA CENTER
2451 Riverside DR, Ottawa

COST
$ 35 per person ( HST included )
Note: Broker members have one (1) luncheon fee included in their membership

Registration Information

To register for this event, the OIBA key contact must “Login” to our secured members only section of our website at www.oiba.org and select the “ECommerce” link on the top bar.

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. Thank you for your co-operation.

For more information, please contact:

Tyler Lussier

[email protected]

Director, Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association

Thank you,