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  • FREE CSIO INFO SESSION: Digital Document Solutions For The Modern Broker

    Learn how you can leverage solutions such as CSIO’s My Proof of Insurance to seamlessly deliver policy documents and proof of insurance directly to your customers with ease. Streamline your workflows to deliver a quicker, more user-friendly digital experience that your clients will value.

    Join us to discover how this solution can help modernize your operations, reduce manual processes, and keep you competitive in today’s evolving insurance landscape.

    Guest Speaker:

    John Cajayon – Senior Business Systems Analyst, CSIO

    John is an innovative and results-oriented business analyst with a passion for delivering high-quality, easy-to-use solutions. With over 6 years of experience in property and casualty insurance, he is responsible for supporting the advancement of XML and JSON standards at CSIO, which includes managing the development and launch of the refined eDocs Standard.

    John currently runs CSIO’s National Standards Working Group and the new Ontario Auto Reform Steering Committee. Prior to CSIO, John was a Business Systems Analyst at Aviva Canada. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering.

  • Broker Bash de mai – Montréal

    Broker Bash de mai – Montréal

    Rejoignez-nous le jeudi 28 mai 2026 au 3 Brasseurs McGill pour le Broker Bash, l’événement de réseautage à ne pas manquer. Venez avec vos collègues et passez une soirée agréable à échanger avec des professionnels de tous les secteurs de l’industrie de l’assurance.

    Quand
    Jeudi 28 mai
    à 17 h

    Où
    3 Brasseurs McGill,
    732, rue Sainte-Catherine O,
    Montréal, Québec
    *Lieu soumis à des limites de capacité.

    Réservez la date :

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    May Broker Bash – Montreal

    Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3 Brasseurs McGill as we present Broker Bash, the networking event you won’t want to miss. Gather your colleagues and enjoy the evening connecting with professionals from all segments of the insurance industry.

    When
    Thursday, May 28
    5:00 PM

    Where
    3 Brasseurs McGill
    732 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
    Montreal, Québec
    *Venue subject to capacity limits.

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  • CSIO’s 2026 Members’ Meeting and Reception

    CSIO is pleased to announce that its 2026 Members’ Meeting and Reception will take place on Thursday, April 30, at the One King West Hotel in Toronto.

    The event will highlight CSIO’s 2025 accomplishments and feature a keynote presentation by Geoff Vona, VP and CTO for the Digital Bank at EQ Bank. Mr. Vona will share key insights on how Canada’s leading digital bank and other industry leaders are redefining customer expectations through modern technology, real-time capabilities, and API-driven infrastructure. This session will offer a valuable perspective for CSIO members looking to stay competitive in an evolving insurance ecosystem.

    We look forward to celebrating another successful year with you on April 30.

  • May Broker Bash – Toronto

    May Broker Bash – Toronto

    Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at The Fifth Social Club as we present Broker Bash, the networking event you won’t want to miss. Gather your colleagues and enjoy the evening connecting with professionals from all segments of the insurance industry.

    When
    Thursday, May 28, 2026
    5:00 PM

    Where
    The Fifth Social Club
    225 Richmond St. W.
    Toronto, ON
    *Venue subject to capacity limits.

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  • April Broker Bash – Toronto

    April Broker Bash – Toronto

    Join us on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at The Fifth Social Club as we present Broker Bash, the networking event you won’t want to miss. Gather your colleagues and enjoy the evening connecting with professionals from all segments of the insurance industry.

    When
    Thursday, April 30, 2026
    5:00 PM

    Where
    The Fifth Social Club
    225 Richmond St. W.
    Toronto, ON
    *Venue subject to capacity limits.

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  • CAMGA Speaker Summit & Tradeshow

    Registration is now LIVE for CAMGA’s AGM & Speaker Summit on May 20 in Toronto — a must-attend for MGA professionals and industry partners.

    Register here: https://camga.ca/agm-speaker-summit/

    May 20, 2026, Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario

    Event Schedule:

    9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

    AGM & Members Meeting – Members Only
    Presentations by CAMGA Board of Directors & Executive Director

    10:00 AM – 10:45AM

    Keynote 1 – Warren Weeks on Building Trust Through Strategic Communication

    11:00 AM – Noon

    Keynote 2 – Patrick Ballantyne Presents: Canadian Regulation for MGA’s & CAMGA’s Suggested Recommendations for the Future

    Noon – 1:00 PM

    Lunch

    1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

    Lloyds Canada: Trends, Capacity, and What It Means for Canadian MGA’s

    Session Speaker: MaryKate Townsend Head of Market Development, Nicole Seymour Chief Agent, Lloyd’s Underwriters, Canada

    Session Summary: Here, we will discuss current trends in the Canadian insurance market from a Lloyds vantage point. We will explore what these developments mean for Canadian MGAs, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations for growth in a changing underwriting environment.

    1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

    Dentons Presents: Broker Agreements Done Right

    Session Speaker: Derek Levinsky, Partner, Dentons
    Session Summary: What does best practise look like in today’s broker agreements with MGA’s? Dentons will share best practices for structuring effective, compliant agreements in a changing regulatory environment, along with key considerations for contracts and downstream provisions.

    2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

    Modular Solutions Presents – The Wild West of Fragmented Legacy Systems: How MGAs Get Left Behind

    Session Speaker: Braden Bosch Founder & CEO of Modular Solutions
    Session Summary: Managing General Agents (MGAs) are unique by design; their strength lies in their specialization. They behave outside the traditional
    insurance industry to serve consumers with niche products that traditional carriers can’t or won’t provide. As the MGA sector matures, expectations
    are rising. Today’s MGAs require technology that is configurable, flexible, scalable, and built on strong data architecture to support operational excellence and future growth.

    3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Tradeshow & Networking Reception: Explore 40 Exhibitors Across Claims, Technology, Carriers & Industry Partners

  • ORIMS Risk Management Summit 2026-Beyond Uncertainty: The Evolving Role of Risk Leaders

    🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN – ORIMS Risk Management Summit 2026 🚨

    Get ready for one of the most anticipated events in the risk and insurance community…

    The ORIMS and ORIMS RRP Risk Management Summit is back — our flagship annual event bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking risk professionals.

    This year’s theme: “Beyond Uncertainty: The Evolving Role of Risk Leaders” — diving into how today’s risk leaders are adapting, influencing, and driving strategy in an increasingly complex world.

    📅 April 22, 2026
    📍 Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre
    🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    ✨ What to expect:
    Insightful, high-impact sessions
    Industry-leading speakers
    Meaningful networking opportunities
    Lunch, refreshments, and exciting giveaways

    ⚠️ Spots are limited – early registration is strongly encouraged!

    🔹 Featured Sessions:
    Captive Insurance 101: Strategy, Structure, and Key Considerations
    🎤 Lois Gardiner (INTECH Risk Management)
    How We Misread Risk – And What the Data Really Says
    🎤 Peter Kennedy (Aon)
    Human Element Programs: Managing Risk Through People and Procedures
    🎤 Everett M. McCallum (Echelon Insurance)

    🔥 Final session and speaker announcement coming soon—stay tuned!

    🔗 Register here:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-orims-risk-management-summit-beyond-uncertainty-tickets-1986183123188

    Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of risk.

     

  • OVAA – Annual Adjusters Summit – Ottawa

    Ottawa Valley Adjuster’s Association – 2026 Annual Adjusters Summit – May 7, 2026

    Welcome to the 2026 Annual Adjusters Summit!

    Please join us for a day filled with learning and networking at Sala San Marco for our Annual Adjusters Summit.

    Event Schedule

    Time Session
    8:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Remarks
    8:45 a.m. Defense Coverage Landscape – Policy, Coverage and cases of Staged Incidents
    9:45 a.m. Coffee Break / Visit Vendors
    10:00 a.m. Co-Insurance? Difficult conversations if a Policyholder has under-Insured
    11:00 a.m. EV Battery Combustion – Origin & Cause
    12:00 p.m. Lunch / Visit Vendors
    1:00 p.m. Resolving Disputes – I need a Remedy – Insurance Claims, Appraisal and Umpires
    2:00 p.m. New Rules for the SABS
    3:00 p.m. Coffee Break / Visit Vendors
    3:15 p.m. Actual Cash Value v. Replacement Cost Value
    4:15 p.m. Closing Remarks and Networking
    Speakers Include:
    • Dan Buch, Sedgwick
    • Desmond Taljaard, CPIO Ontario
    • Joshua McAllister, Halpenny
    • Jean-Charles Plante, Williams Meaden & Moore Inc.
    • Alexander McCann, Intact
    • Benjamin Baldwin, Definity
    • Vas Kanellos, Kanellos Consulting
    • Richard Lamoureux, DFA
    • Andy Lavalle, Definity
    • John Valeriote, Crawford
    • Janet Annis, Claimspro
    • Kristi Chatterton, Cooperators
    • Sylvia Kiss, Aviva
    • Pasquale (Pat) Peloso, Cavanagh LLP

    Moderator: Shelley Glover, Claimspro

    Adjuster Registration: OPEN

    Please use the following link to register for this event or email jc.plante@wmmi.ca or ovadjustersassociation@gmail.com. This registration is for Adjusters, Brokers, and Underwriters. Please use the “comment” box to advise of any allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Annual Adjusters Summit Event

    Vendor Sponsorships

    Vendor Sponsorships for this event are Sold Out as part of our “Yearly Platinum Sponsorship.” If you wish to attend next year’s event, please make sure to register before the deadline. Thank you for your support!

    Our Platinum Sponsors

  • 53rd Annual Vehicle Crimes Conference: May 4-7, 2026

    The Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units (CASIU) and the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) have joined forces to bring to you the 53rd Annual Vehicle Crimes Conference.

    Educate. Network. Advance.

    Click HERE and Register

    When: May 4-7, 2026

    Where: Mississauga Convention Centre, Ontario Canada
    75 Derry Road West, Mississauga, ON, L5W 1G3

    We look forward to seeing everyone there!

    For more information click HERE

     

    About CASIU

    The Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units (CASIU) is an association comprised of insurance investigators and business professionals. We combat insurance fraud through education, training and by developing a greater awareness of insurance fraud.  Networking opportunities exist within our association. We encourage networking as it promotes learning and the ability to become acquainted with current trends and innovative ways of combating insurance fraud. CASIU also strongly encourages high professional standards of conduct. We support legislation, coordinate and cooperate with law enforcement and criminal justice on fraud related issues.

    About IAATI

    Northeast Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators serves professionals involved in the field of vehicle theft investigation, insurance fraud and vehicle crimes in Northeastern USA and the Eastern Provinces of Canada.

    Today, NE-IAATI is composed of hundreds of active and retired law enforcement officers, insurance SIU investigators, vehicle fraud investigators, and automotive experts from both sides of the border.

    The Northeast Regional Chapter received its charter from the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) on January 24, 1972. The founding charter members recognized the present and future need of an organization that would serve those persons involved in the field of vehicle theft investigation in the Northeastern USA and the Eastern Provinces of Canada.

    The Northeast Chapter of IAATI is dedicated to developing and encouraging the highest professional standards of conduct among investigators. Education, networking and advancement is the motto of NE-IAATI and true success in auto crime investigations comes from all three.

  • Meet the Market: Steering into Success presented by the Insurance Institute of Nova Scotia and the Insurance Brokers Association of Nova Scotia

    Meet the Market: Steering into Success presented by the Insurance Institute of Nova Scotia (IINS) and the Insurance Brokers Association of Nova Scotia (IBANS)

    Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
    Location: Steele Wheels Motor Museum
    Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Register Here

    Meet the Market: Steering into Success will kick off with a live panel discussion. Join us as leaders from the Insurance Institute of Canada, Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, Canadian Association of Managing General Agents (CAMGA), and the Insurance Bureau of Canada share the latest industry updates, and emerging trends to watch for over the next year.

    Panelists:
    Brad Neal, FCIP, CRM
    Brandon McGee
    Brett Boadway
    Graham Little

    Moderator:
    Pamela Sullivan, CIP

    After the live panel discussion, attendees can explore the tradeshow featuring leading insurers, MGA’s, and key partners from across the insurance marketplace.

    Angus-Miller Insurance Ltd.
    Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences
    Definity
    Soplex Solutions d’assurances
    Portage Mutual Insurance
    Burns & Wilcox Canada
    Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.
    Echelon Insurance
    Agile Underwriting Solutions
    Wawanesa Insurance
    Coast Underwriters Ltd.
    Revau
    Aviva Canada
    Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.
    Intact
    Anderson McTague & Associates
    SPG Canada

    If you have any questions please contact us: IINSMAIL@insuranceinstitute.ca or INFO@ibans.com