NFP appoints president for Canadian operations

NFP has announced leadership changes to its Canadian operations.

The global insurance broker has appointed John Haas (pictured) as president of NFP Canada, succeeding Greg Padovani, who took the role in July 2019. Padovani will remain a member of the senior leadership team in a role focused on strategic growth opportunities.

In a statement, NFP said that Haas will be responsible for overseeing all strategic and operational aspects of the company’s business in Canada, collaborating closely with the current leadership team to “advance NFP’s people-first culture and elevate value for clients.”

Haas has more than 30 years of experience working with global clients to deliver strategies for managing complex risks.

Prior to joining NFP, he was executive vice president for Canadian corporate risk and broker leader and North American natural resources leader for Willis Towers Watson.

Haas also served as a managing principal at Integro Insurance Brokers, managing director at Marsh Canada, and executive risk underwriter at Chubb Insurance Company of Canada.

Haas will report to Ed O'Malley, NFP’s executive vice president and head of insurance brokerage and consulting. He will also work directly with the following members of the existing leadership team:

• John Belyea, chief operating officer
• Tara Carruthers, chief financial officer
• Greg Dunn, managing director, personal lines
• Sally Hagan, managing director, group benefits
• Dean Howard, managing director, benefits and retirement
• Daryn McLean, managing director, commercial lines
• Mandeep Singh, managing director, commercial insurance operations
• Domenic Tesone, managing director, transportation
• Brian Timmis, managing director, Private Client Group
• Mark Waxman, managing director, life and wealth management

“John is an excellent addition to the NFP family and our exceptional team in Canada,” said O'Malley. “His extensive experience, depth of knowledge of the Canadian market and belief in what we can accomplish as an organization will complement the ongoing efforts of our established leadership team and the results they've produced. The team is well-positioned to elevate our ability to help companies across industries, as well as individuals, address complex risks with specialized expertise and tailored solutions.”

Haas, meanwhile, expressed excitement about the “opportunity to be part of an organization with such a clear commitment to people, growth and delivering the focused solutions clients need to address risk.”

“NFP's leadership has established an impressive foundation in Canada that includes specialized expertise, deep relationships, and talented people,” he said. “I look forward to working together, continuing the momentum, and elevating our results across the business.”