IBAS

With a little more than a month to go, the 2019 Saskatchewan Summit of Young Insurance Professionals has already reached more than 80% capacity!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with brokers, underwriters, adjusters, and other insurance stakeholders at similar stages of their careers for an interactive day of relationship-building, professional development, and best practices sharing.

Click here to learn more or reserve your seat. There is no cost to attend, and last year’s event filled up well in advance, so don’t wait!

Speakers include: Craig Reynolds, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club; Jolene Watson, President, Clarity Coaching & Development; Celyeste Power, Vice President, Western, Insurance Bureau of Canada; Braden Bosch, Founder & President, Nuera Insurance; and Penny McCune, Executive Vice President & COO of the SGI Auto Fund.

In today’s competitive marketplace, knowledge can make all the difference. As insurance brokers, it’s no longer enough to be experts only in insurance — you must now understand industry and economic trends, customer behaviour, and what’s coming on the horizon to maximize both individual performance and brokerage profitability.

That’s why IBAS is proud to launch the new Broker Insights Roundtable Series: Quarterly events aimed at bringing together mid- to senior-level brokers and brokerage principals to share best practices and learn from thought leaders on pertinent areas of interest. Each two-hour session will include a presentation from a subject matter expert, followed by a facilitated roundtable discussion.

THE NEXT ROUNDTABLE

The State of the Greater Saskatoon Housing Market

Chris Guerette, CEO of the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association, will walk attendees through trends in new construction, land use, real estate sales, rental rates, and the overall housing market. Roundtable participants will also discuss impacts related to overland flooding, and how home insurance products must evolve to meet demand.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
9 – 11 a.m.
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Boardroom
#17 – 102 Cope Crescent, Saskatoon

Seating for this event is limited to 16 participants.

Click here to register.

IBAS is pleased to announce an exciting change to its errors and omissions (E&O) member insurance program.

Effective November 1, IBAS will be joining forces with the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta to launch Sage Advisor Resources in Saskatchewan. This new partnership will replace IBAS’s for-profit entity, IBCO Services Ltd., and will assume the management of existing IBCO clients.

Why the change?

After 13 years on the job, longtime E&O Manager Earl Garratt will begin his well-deserved retirement from IBAS after October 31. This has presented both a challenge and an opportunity for IBAS to fill Earl’s (very big) shoes, grow the book of business, and add additional staff to enhance customer service.

What will stay the same?

If you are already a policyholder, not much will change. Westport Insurance Corporation — a subsidiary of Swiss Re — will continue to underwrite the program. Profits generated will continue to support IBAS activities in the province. And, the high level of expertise and customized service you have come to expect will stay the same.

What will be different?

Apart from a new name and logo, we are pleased to introduce two new representatives who will be the E&O insurance points-of-contact for IBAS members. Going forward, Kelly Duncan (kduncan@sageresource.ca) will be the main go-to for existing policyholders, while any IBAS member wishing to obtain a no-obligation quote is encouraged to contact Karen Bushie (kbushie@sageresource.ca). Karen is happy to sit down with you directly at your brokerage to discuss your E&O insurance needs — with no obligation!

Why does IBAS have an E&O program?

Like every provincial broker association across Canada, IBAS offers E&O insurance as an exclusive member service. There are three main reasons members choose us for their E&O needs:

1. Affordable, superior coverage options from both a carrier and program administrator that know the brokerage business inside and out;
2. Any commission earned supports the important work of IBAS, and reduces the association’s dependency on membership dues; and
3. Sensitive brokerage information required for enrolling in E&O insurance, such as finances, remains with a trusted, neutral third-party.

Where do I call?

Phone Sage Advisor Resources direct at 306-986-3546 or toll-free at 1-800-318-0197 ext. 100.