Insurance Institute of Canada

08/23/2024

The Pace continues exploration into the vast array of p&c careers with "So You Want to be a Broker," featuring Tendai Moyo, CIP. ⭐Special thanks to Tendai, an Insurance Business Canada Magazine "Elite Women" recipient, for sharing advice to aspiring young professionals, and insights into her intriguing journey to SR VP, Cyber Insurance at Hugh Wood Canada Ltd. Article here: https://bit.ly/4cBCpxX

08/22/2024

Open doors to our 3-Course CMGA designation, and the 3-Course Commercial Insurance Certificate with CIP elective C70: Gateway to Commercial Insurance. How? B210: Commercial Insurance Essentials is based on C70, which means you are one credit ahead in both programs. Take the central elements of commercial solutions to the next strategic level here: https://bit.ly/3ycd9Ad

08/21/2024

Don't miss IIO's timely two-part WEATHER GONE WILD Series hosted by Dr. Blair Feltmate, Head of Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. Sep 17 1–2pm: focuses on protecting homes & communities from the effects of wildfires across Canada’s forests & grasslands. Sep 26 1–2pm: focuses on protection from flooding hazards & damage. Webinar registration➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZaGfez?

08/20/2024

Congratulations Ngawang (Noah) Choedon, CIP on your new role as AVP, Executive Underwriter, Environmental at Liberty Mutual Canada! Noah is the CIP Society's National Leadership Award recipient in the Emerging Leader category. We asked Noah to share her journey into Underwriting with us. If you too are considering a stable and rewarding career in p&c, choose your CIP pathway here: https://bit.ly/3xz5eg5

08/19/2024

C'est un privilège de pouvoir vous transmettre la conversation inspirante que nous avons eue récemment avec Valérie Lavoie, présidente du Conseil des gouverneurs ainsi que présidente et chef de l’exploitation de Desjardins. On peut se fier au 💚grand cœur💚 de cette leader en assurance de dommages lorsqu'elle affirme : « Je suis fière d'avoir contribué à garantir que tout ce que fait mon organisation sert au mieux les intérêts de nos clients ». Valérie remercie son équipe, répartie d'un océan à l'autre. Lire l'article de Crescendo : https://bit.ly/4dOmEob

08/19/2024

We are privileged to share this recent inspirational exchange with our Board Chair, Valérie Lavoie, President & COO of Desjardins. This p&c leader has a 💚heart so big💚 you can rely on it when she says, "I'm proud to have played a role in making sure everything my organization does is in the best interests of our clients." Valérie credits her team from coast-to-coast. The Pace article here: https://bit.ly/3X3u7KO

08/16/2024

CIP Proud spoke with recent grad Emmanuel Mato, CA, MBA, CIP who is a Claims Adjuster at The Co-operators. We asked Emmanuel what message he has for anyone considering the CIP. His words summarize the true grit our CIPs are made of, and why they are so sought after in the industry. Smash that like button if you "Believe in yourself." Full CIP Proud story: https://bit.ly/3M4xlYa

08/15/2024

Our graduate's voices can be helpful as you plan your p&c career path. Thanks Jason Court, BBA, CIP, BDM with Travelers for sharing how the 3-Course Commercial Insurance Certificate helped your pivot from personal to commercial lines. Bonus: if you've completed CIP elective C70, it counts as credit towards the CICs' B210. CIC registration closes August 31: https://bit.ly/4dGWTWV

✨Cameo appearance by Emily McGinnis, CIP Program Manager IIO-GTA✨

08/14/2024

Looking for a p&c career to explore your inner entrepreneur? Launch into the MGA marketplace with our 3-Course CMGA designation. MGAs analyze and innovate solutions for high-hazard, high-complexity & high-value risks. Bonus: if you've already completed CIP elective C70, you're 1/3 of the way there with a credit towards B210. Register for the CMGA by Aug 31: https://bit.ly/4fsNBjf

08/13/2024

Elevate demand for your personal brand in the p&c career space with the CIP designation. Reach greater heights through mastery of the advanced knowledge that comes with a CIP education, while gaining industry insights, the latest skills, best practices, and premium networking opportunities. Register for Canada's premier p&c designation here: https://bit.ly/3xz5eg5

08/12/2024

Our latest Quarterly Review is a must read, authored by Glenn McGillivray, Managing Director with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. As "Canada is warming at about two-times the global rate” and with the significant role that climate change is playing, Canada now “...experiences large, costly, impactful disasters on a fairly regular basis.” The article discusses planning, resilience and a section on adapting the sector to a low carbon future, authored by Parul Garg, Analyst Strategic Projects and Products, Chubb Insurance. Read article here: https://bit.ly/4cp3Jzx

08/09/2024

CIP Proud spoke with new grad Devon Brugman, CIP, CAIB, BFA, who was recently promoted to Dedicated Regional Underwriter & Trainer at Westland Insurance. Devon quickly realized that her role was "a career" and "not just a job" and pursued the CIP designation to help realize her goal of becoming an Underwriter. Congratulations Devon🎉 Devon's CIP Proud story: https://bit.ly/3WRJS7n

08/08/2024

Join us on September 16, 2024, from 2 PM – 3 PM (EDT) for our upcoming webinar: At the Forefront: Navigating Canada's Economic Uncertainty, with guest speaker Michael Gregory, CFA, Deputy Chief Economist & Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets. Michael will help us explore the current Canadian economic landscape and its future implications. Don't miss it. Register here: https://bit.ly/46BpBX5?

08/07/2024

Music festivals, large yachts, F1 races - what do these businesses have in common? They all need an MGA. MGAs analyze and craft solutions for high-hazard, high-complexity or high-value risks. Dive into the MGA marketplace with our 3-Course CMGA designation. If you've already completed C70, you're 1/3 of the way there with credit for B210. Register by August 31: https://bit.ly/4fsNBjf

08/06/2024

Develop your team's potential with CIP courses designed to step-up organizational goals. Complementary to the CIP's mainstay of deep industry knowledge, the designation now offers Enabling Skills to develop in-demand transferrable workplace skills supporting the effective practice of p&c insurance professionals. Find out about the CIP designation here: https://bit.ly/3WBKUmx

08/02/2024

CIP Proud spoke with recent grad Chantel Gaslard, BSc, CRM (Hons), CIP (Hons), who is an Inside/Field CAT Property Claims Adjuster II at Intact Insurance. We learned that Chantel's when in her role she can make a big impact for someone experiencing a devastating loss. Our industry is powered by unassuming heroes just like Chantel❕ Full story here: https://bit.ly/3YwByLw

08/01/2024

Are you looking to explore a unique career path in p&c with our 3-Course CMGA designation to guide the way? If you've completed CIP elective C70: Gateway to Commercial Insurance; you're already a third of the way there with 1 course credit✔️Now step into the heart of the MGA marketplace with M260: Fundamentals of MGAs & Delegated Authority: https://bit.ly/3ymJsMQ

07/31/2024

Ready to elevate your expertise in Commercial Lines? Our 3-Course Commercial Insurance Certificate will broaden your horizons with valuable knowledge to manage a commercial portfolio, while building your grasp on commercial and specialty lines. Also, if you've completed CIP elective C70, it counts as equivalent credit towards B210. Register for the CIC here: https://bit.ly/3ykf45K.

07/30/2024

Curious about transformational career growth? Set your sights on Canada's dynamic and continuously evolving property & casualty industry. The CIP designation is highly valued by p&c employers for up-to-the-minute technical depth in foundational, applied, and developing areas such as climate and cyber risk. Advance your career in leaps and bounds with the CIP designation: https://bit.ly/3xz5eg5

07/29/2024

For our Leadership Series, we recently spoke with our Chair, Valérie Lavoie, BASc, President and COO of Desjardins General Insurance Group. We asked Valérie for her thoughts on challenges p&c professionals face today, that have evolved over time. For Valérie and her team, each challenge is an opportunity to enhance value for the client. .

07/29/2024

Dans le cadre de notre série sur le leadership, nous nous sommes entretenus récemment avec la présidente du Conseil, Valérie Lavoie, BASc, présidente et chef de l’exploitation de Desjardins Groupe d’assurances générales. Nous lui avons demandé de nous faire part de ses réflexions sur les enjeux auxquels les professionnels d’assurance sont aujourd’hui confrontés, et qui ont évolué au fil du temps. Pour Valérie et son équipe, chaque défi est une occasion d’accroître la valeur pour le client.

07/26/2024

CIP Proud spoke with recent graduate Joyce Mah, CIP, Operations Specialist at Allstate Canada about her CIP journey. We asked Joyce why she chose to build her career in p&c and learned that she appreciates the "combination of continuous learning, problem solving and helping others navigate through uncertainties." Like or share if this combination makes your days fly by too! Joyce's story: https://bit.ly/41Na3wI

07/25/2024

Have you heard about our gateway course? CIP elective "C70 Gateway to Commercial Insurance" teaches central elements of commercial solutions and opens doors to our 3-Course CMGA designation, and our 3-Course Commercial Insurance Certificate. How? B210: Commercial Insurance Essentials is based on C70, so is an equivalent credit in both programs. Plan your course: https://bit.ly/3ycd9Ad

07/24/2024

Ready to step into the intriguing world of the Managing General Agent (MGA)? With our 3-course CMGA designation, you'll learn skills needed to craft tailored solutions for unconventional risk. And if you've completed CIP elective C70, you're already ahead since it counts as credit for the CMGA course B210. Get ready for your future with the CMGA here: https://bit.ly/49HdckM

07/23/2024

Fall registration is open for our CIP designation. Whether you are considering pathways into the industry or taking your p&c career to the next level, the CIP designation will help differentiate you. Get the quality benchmark in p&c insurance education, for up-to-the-minute skills and knowledge that p&c employers look for. Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/3xz5eg5

07/22/2024

Today in the Leadership spotlight, Dana Al Nammari, BBA, FCIP and Senior Marine Underwriter at CNA Insurance talks with us about her FCIP designation. Dana demonstrates how in p&c, as she shares her gratitude to be a facilitator, mentor, and Academic Council contributor. The industry is grateful to you Dana!

FCIP registration is open until August 15: https://bit.ly/3W29GfB

Dana's video📽️🎬 https://bit.ly/3Sj3gr4

We are the premier source of professional education for p&c insurance in Canada, setting industry standards through the CIP and FCIP designations.

07/19/2024

Introducing the return of our Virtual Survey Says online event, on September 13, 2024, from 12 PM –1 PM (EDT). Gather your colleagues, grab your lunch, and prepare to join the IIO for some friendly competition and laughter at this lunchtime gameshow showdown. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4cOISGI?

07/18/2024

Ready to elevate your career? Unlock your potential with our Commercial Insurance Certificate (CIC). Plus, if you have the CIP elective C70 under your belt, you're one step ahead: it's creditable towards the CIC's B210 course. Register now and kickstart your commercial risk management success: https://bit.ly/42VlX8t 🚀

07/17/2024

Ready to level up your analytical skills and risk management expertise? Register for our 3-course Risk Management Certificate & unlock the pathway to the CRM designation. Plus, completion lands you two elective credits in the CIP program! Sign up here https://bit.ly/4cgooGD 📚🎓

07/16/2024

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. Envision a stable and rewarding career to build your life's dreams on in Canada's dynamic and inclusive property & casualty industry. The CIP designation is highly valued by p&c employers for up-to-the-minute technical depth in foundational, applied and developing areas, such as climate and cyber risk. Register to take flight here: https://bit.ly/3xz5eg5