The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) has appointed Chris Floyd, president of individual insurance services for Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), as the association’s newest president.
Floyd began his insurance career as a claims adjustor at Gore Mutual in 1986. He later joined OTIP in 1994 as a service manager, later getting promoted to vice president He has been serving as OTIP individual insurance services president since 2004, overseeing operations for both OTIP/RAEO Insurance Brokers and TW Insurance Brokers.
He is a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors Program from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.
A release noted that Floyd has previously served as president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario, from 2013 to 2014.
“We’re honoured to have Chris take on this very important role as president of IBAC,” said OTIP CEO Vic Medland. “Chris is a natural leader and is well respected across the industry. His hands-on and innovative approach will be an asset to brokers across the country.”
“There’s an urgent need for IBAC to lead our fellow brokers in the areas of technology, advocacy and education,” commented Floyd. “I am excited for the year ahead, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the entire 2018-19 IBAC executive and board to help move our industry forward.”
