The Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) officially has a new board, electing S.J. (Jeff) Goy, president and CEO of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, as chair of its board of governors during the IIC’s 65th annual general meeting on October 23.
IIC is the leading professional education body for the Canadian P/C insurance industry, and sets professional standards through its variety of educational programming that helps brokers attain designations, such as the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP).
“The Insurance Institute of Canada prepares the best and brightest future industry leaders with a broad offering of education programs,” said Goy in a press release. “The Institute has a long-standing history of helping Canadian P/C insurance professionals grow their knowledge and advance their careers, and I am proud to assume this leadership role.”
Peter Hohman, president and CEO of IIC, added that practical and relevant education is critical for insurance professionals that hope to succeed in an ever-changing world.
“The Board of Governors plays an important role in guiding the development of our programs that help prepare people to fulfil their professional and ethical responsibilities,” he added.
Other members of the IIC’s 2018-9 Executive Committee of the Board of Governors include:
Meanwhile, the regional vice chairs include:
Divisional vice chairs are:
