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Technology

In November 2025, the IBAS board of directors formally established the IBAS Technology Committee, intended to support the association in driving incremental member value through networking, education, advocacy, and services focused on brokerage technologies. This committee is comprised of:

  • Chair: Chad Parenteau, Partner, W.W. Smith Insurance
  • IBAC Tech Committee Appointee: Sheldon Wasylenko, President & CEO, Rayner Agencies
  • Jessica Yelland, Director, Business Systems & Privacy, Harvard Western Insurance
  • Jordan Smith, Leader, Training & Initiatives, HK Henderson Insurance
  • Karlee Kabatow, Partner, Tom Agencies
  • Kimberly Carpenter, Branch Manager, Westland Insurance
  • Matt Phaneuf, Personal Lines Account Executive, Affinity Insurance
  • Robyn Cherry, COO, Cherry Insurance
  • Stephen Hordos, Owner, Hordos Insurance Brokers
  • Ted Kent, Director, Innovation & Special Projects, Knight Archer Insurance
  • Yvonne Jones, Director, Personal Lines, Long Lake Insurance

2026 Initiatives

Carrier Technology Meetings

On June 2 & 3, the IBAS Technology Committee will be sitting down with senior leaders from many of the top insurers operating in Saskatchewan, with objective of:

  • Gaining clarity on each carrier's specific technology priorities as well as their broader technology roadmaps — and how they may impact Saskatchewan brokerages in the selection, implementation, and usage of their own tech stack;
  • Understanding progress in implementing the refined CSIO eDoc standards; and
  • Facilitating dialogue on collaborative technology opportunities that may be advanced to drive efficiencies and improve customer experience.

Following the meetings, a high-level report-out for each carrier will be produced and distributed to IBAS member principals.

BrokerStack Technology Forum

Slated of Thursday, October 15, in Regina (the day prior to the 2026 Leaders Summit), the BrokerStack Technology Forum is IBAS's first-ever in-person event dedicated entirely to brokerage technology. This gathering will bring together IBAS members, suppliers, carriers, and thought leaders from across the insurance value chain for an interactive day of networking, learning, and exploration. Delegates will hear directly from insurtech leaders, gain insight into emerging solutions, and discuss trends that will impact the entire P&C marketplace.

Applied Systems Saskatchewan User Group

Launching in Q2, this member-driven User Group aims establish a platform whereby Applied BMS users from Saskatchewan the province can learn from one another, share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and liaise with both Applied and its network of expert resources. For more information, or to express interest in joining the User Group, please e-mail community@ibas.ca.