Ding, ding, round two.
It may have been a very friendly fight, but the competition was still fierce for the second day of the Insurance Business Canada Awards as the biggest names in the industry gathered to celebrate the achievements of their peers across illustrious categories that included crowning the broker, big brokerage, underwriter and insurer of the year.
There was no need to don any gloves of course, as instead it was virtual handshakes all around as the sector showed the unity that makes its so special with all nominees gathering for a series of virtual panels throughout the day to examine the key issues and challenges facing the industry, and to give each other a welcome piece of coaching advice.
Still, when the awards presentation rolled around the standard of competition in each category made this look very much like a heavyweight battle with all of the nominees showing title-worthy credentials. Still only one could triumph in each category – so here’s who came out on top on day two:
Best Service Provider – Claims
Charles Taylor
Best Service Provider – Insurtech
ProNavigator
Big Brokerage of the Year
Westland Insurance
The Advocis Award for Life & Health Insurer of the Year
Medavie Blue Cross
The Cansure Award for Insurance Broker of the Year
Alena Kharkavets – BrokerLink
The CNA Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
Ecclesiastical Insurance
The FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Insurance Industry
Dean A. Connor – President and Chief Executive Officer (Retired), Sun Life
The Steamatic Canada Award for Woman of Distinction
Alice Keung – Independent Corporate Director
The Westland Insurance Group Award for P&C Insurer of the Year
Aviva Canada
Underwriter of the Year
Heather Dusenbury – Aviva Canada
On behalf of Insurance Business and Key Media, a huge congratulations to all nominees and award winners, and a big thank you to all of the event’s sponsors.
Make sure you visit the Insurance Business Canada Awards website for more information and the full list of winners, and stay tuned for a commemorative guide in Insurance Business Canada magazine. We look forward to seeing you again – and in person – in 2022.
