IBAS is proud to announce the first three funding recipients as part of the 2022 #BrokersCare Campaign for Kids. The SCEP Centre, Sask Girls United, and the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation will receive a combined contribution of $8,140 to advance targeted youth priorities.

SGI and IBAS are pleased to announce the signing of a new strategic accord, effective May 1, 2022, through December 31, 2029. The accord sets out high-level commitments between SGI and IBAS regarding the delivery of motor licence issuing products and services in the province.

To recognize their organizational alignment in supporting women entrepreneurs, IBAS and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) have signed a memorandum of understanding, which will formalize collaboration to advance shared educational, networking, and promotional priorities.

IBAS is entering into a one-year pilot project with Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This initiative aims to reduce barriers for students looking to enter the insurance workforce, while increasing their employability with IBAS member brokerages, through enhanced training and mentorship.

More than 700 t-shirts, dozens of fundraisers, and hundreds of donations later, we are proud to share that the 2021 #BrokersCare Campaign for Mental Health has provided a grand total of $77,353 project funding to 18 different organizations across Saskatchewan, from the Chief Red Bear Children's Lodge to The Do More Ag Foundation.

Based on expressions of interest from members, the IBAS board of directors has appointed the association’s Emerging Brokers Council for the 2022 calendar year, including Chair Nicole Crump of Affinity Insurance and Talsa Warken of Western Financial Group.

Longtime Regina-based insurance broker Judy McCuskee has been named the recipient of the 2021 IBAS Community Leadership Award, presented by Saskatchewan Blue Cross. The announcement was made at the association’s annual general meeting on October 14.

As part of its 2021 #BrokersCare Campaign for Mental Health, IBAS has earmarked $7,500 for the Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge at Cowessess First Nation. The contribution is being matched by IBAS member Westland Insurance, for a total donation of $15,000.

IBAS is currently accepting expressions of interest to join its board of directors. The nominations committee will put forward a slate of candidates for vote at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on October 14 in Saskatoon. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on September 22. IBAS is also looking for volunteers to join its new Rural Brokerage Advisory Committee.

Caralyn Engbers of the Regina Christian School has been named the recipient of the $5,000 IBAS Young Community Leaders Bursary, presented in partnership with Red River Mutual. Emily Ives of Saskatoon, meanwhile, was honoured with the $1,500 IBAS Chair’s Award.