Sandbox Mutual Insurance has revealed that president and chief executive Shelley Willick (pictured) will be retiring in December, concluding a career spanning three decades with the organization.
Willick came on board Sandbox in 1994 and has been at the helm since 2019.
Reflecting on her time at the company, Willick said: “I have greatly enjoyed my time at Sandbox and every role I have undertaken. It has been a privilege to serve our policyholders across four provinces and to collaborate with our brokers and other stakeholders.
“I will miss my 128 colleagues and the many friendships I have developed over the years. However, I know Sandbox is in excellent hands with our leadership team, and I am excited to witness the remarkable achievements yet to come.”
The board of directors at Sandbox has initiated a thorough search for Willick’s successor, aiming to ensure a seamless leadership transition while maintaining the company’s forward momentum.
“Shelley’s leadership, insurance industry insight, and remarkable dedication to Sandbox will be missed,” commented board chair Alan Migneault.
“Shelley leaves the company in an excellent position to continue to execute its innovation and growth strategies, and we appreciate her assistance in delivering a smooth transition.”
During her tenure, Willick oversaw several key initiatives, including the company’s rebranding from Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance to Sandbox Mutual Insurance.
The outgoing CEO was also instrumental in launching real-time digital quoting for brokers, developing the FarmSecure product line to streamline farm insurance purchases, and introducing an online claims portal.
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