The Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) is teaming up with Sandbox Mutual Insurance to commemorate 2025 International Women’s Day (Saturday, March 8).

In celebration of the pivotal role women play in Saskatchewan’s property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry, IBAS and Sandbox are announcing a $10,000 joint donation to Sask Girls United (SGU). SGU was founded by five university students as a registered not-for-profit in 2021, with the goal of providing mentorship, mental wellness, and leadership development opportunities to girls aged 8 – 14 across the province.

“This is IBAS’s fifth consecutive year as major partners of SGU, and we continue to be amazed by the work of this grassroots organization,” says IBAS Board Chair Sarah Johnston, who also serves as president and CEO of Atlas York Insurance — a certified Women-Owned Business through Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan. “On a shoestring budget, SGU has been able to expand its reach well beyond the major cities and into rural and Indigenous communities. Its volunteers are making an exponential impact to inspire and empower the next generation of young leaders.”

According to the most recent Government of Canada census, more than 60 per cent of the P&C insurance workforce is comprised of women. In fact, prior to two retirements in December 2024, four out of the five major P&C insurance carriers headquartered in Saskatchewan were headed by women CEOs.

“At Sandbox, we’re committed to strengthening the communities that our customers, broker partners, and team call home,” adds Sandbox’s Associate Vice President of Marketing, Rachel Kehrig. “With half of our leadership team being women, we know the importance of developing the future generations of female leaders and are so proud to partner with IBAS to support the vital work of SGU.”

For more information, please contact community@ibas.ca.