With IBAO President Joseph Carnevale I’ve said it a lot, and I’ll say it again. I’ll keep saying it, this year especially, over and over. Insurance brokers are problem solvers by their…
It’s an understatement to say things have looked and felt different this year. Many things have been cancelled or postponed, including our planned celebration of turning 100 years old as an association,…
This year brokers have persevered through challenges both professionally and in some cases perhaps personally. We all have to some degree. But the value brokers provide their clients has been brought to…
Heather Masterson—President & CEO, Travelers Canada Technology is changing the way the world does business. Today, everyone expects online experiences, seamless communication channels and anytime access to tools and data. Our traditional…
Stephanie Wei—Manager, Industry Relations & Education, CSIO Before the pandemic, we were thrilled that Boston College Professor and author Dr. Gerald Kane would be speaking at our 2020 Members’ Meeting to share…
Brett Boadway—Chief Operating Officer, IBAO We quickly moved to a virtual classroom solution using Zoom. While this provided an acceptable solution on day one, we knew we could do better. The term…
Celebrating Brokerages Who've Been With Us for a Century DAWSON & KEENAN We’ve evolved over the years by expanding our presence within our region, but our biggest evolution has been the use…
From the moment I walked in it was an extremely welcoming atmosphere. Lena joined the IBAO in September last year, serving as the Accounts Receivable/Payable Coordinator, though her journey here began when…
Erin Hough—Membership Coordinator, IBAO When the global pandemic struck, alongside every other business, we had to make some quick changes to ensure we maintained safe and effective training for hopeful brokers joining…
With Jeff Ives, President—Ives Insurance Brokers Ives Insurance is a second-generation brokerage that’s been operating in Essex since 1966. They’ve since expanded to six locations and have a number of specialty offerings…