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Join IIO-GTA for Insider Insights: Rising Within Your Organization, on June 8th from 1PM-2PM. Explore how professionals at different career stages can identify opportunities, build momentum, and advance within their organizations. Register here➡️ bit.ly/4nDvuLS

👋Say hello to our National Managers, who just wrapped a two day planning session in Toronto. We are grateful to our IIC superheroes who are passionate, talented, and committed to bringing you continued excellence through the finest insurance education in Canada's p&c sector.

Ever notice how folks in p&c often describe it as a people business? And the industry focus on mentorship, whether formal or informal, is part of that story. Listen as industry leader Lynn Whitehead of TD Insurance, shares her thoughts on the evolution & importance of mentorship.

Wondering if CIP fast track courses are available? Accelerated formats allow you to complete full CIP course(s) in a just few weeks. To find out what's available: 1) Click link bit.ly/4lYQMT3 2) Find your CIP course. Apply "online" filter 3) Review calendar 4) Register

Ever wondered how the IIC and CIP Society crush it every time with the most relevant research, industry events and networking opportunities? Listen as Jaime Yoon, SVP, Head of Distribution Canada at Sompo, reveals some of the magic🪄

Atlantic Symposium 2026 on May 7 successfully brought together industry professionals for this premier event. For example the Leaders Panel pictured here explored a range of topics including emerging trends, weather related claims, market conditions, tech & the economic climate.

Have you heard? CIP fast track courses are available. Accelerated formats allow you to complete full CIP course(s) in a just few weeks. Follow this link to locate condensed online courses in the calendar schedule: bit.ly/4lYQMT3

The CIP Society has released it's latest Quarterly Review: The Pivot to Electric Vehicles. Recommended reading for industry professionals & those who stay up on emerging trends & issues. It explores the coming EV boon & inherent differences in risk here➡️ bit.ly/3QtYhpO

The CIP Society's Emerging Issues Research on Home Insurance Affordability, Implications for the Insurance Industry in Canada, explores affordability, adequacy & availability of home insurance, looking at rising losses from flooding, wildfire & storms➡️ bit.ly/4mqUfds

We had the pleasure of attending the Alberta Insurance Institute Symposium this past week. Tracy Eso led an engaging session, sharing insights on how the insurance landscape is evolving amid a changing climate and what it means for the future of risk management. @InsuranceInsCA

The IIC treats you to up close and personal chats with industry leaders, including a recent chat with Lynn Oldfield, retired President and CEO of AIG Canada, and past IIC Board Chair. Here Lynn talks about good leadership vs great leadership. Thank you for great leadership Lynn!

Our Leadership Series offers a chance to learn how our industry leaders feel about matters important to you. Our Board Chair Stéphane Lespérance, President Aon Canada, shares thoughts on professional development priorities, in an industry rapidly ushering in change & innovation.

Nominations are OPEN for the CIP Society's prestigious 2026 National Leadership Awards, but CLOSE on June 30, 2026. Up to 10 individuals may be recognized each year. It's a good idea to start planning your submission for outstanding p&c leader(s) now: bit.ly/4aG69ZK

IIO's MAY 2026 Auto Reform Seminars are NOW AVAILABLE. Also be sure to register for the course: 2026 Ontario Auto Reform: Introduction to Accident Benefit Changes. Registration is available for the Seminars and the Course on this page: bit.ly/4sQsiyI

Today is the deadline to register for the CIP Society's Atlantic Symposium! To join the Insurance Institute of Nova Scotia in-person, in Halifax on May 7, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (ADT), and Enter into A New Era of insurance, register here: bit.ly/4bLm4cM?

The CIP Society has released it's Spring 2026 Quarterly Review: The Pivot to Electric Vehicles. This is recommended reading for industry professionals, and anyone who wants to stay educated on emerging trends and issues. Get in the know here: bit.ly/3QtYhpO

It's Fun Fact Friday from The Pace! We promised there would be a test, so here we go. True or False: The Insurance Institute of Canada was founded in 1899? Catch-up on the CIP Society's Quarterly Reviews, including the latest on Embedded Insurance➡️ bit.ly/4mJ6geA

Read this regular feature in The Pace that looks at Professional Ethics. Ethical dilemmas are not always dramatic. They are often subtle and situational. Email your responses to ethics@insuranceinstitute.ca and it may be chosen to appear in the next issue: bit.ly/4cVetsG

If you don't know how interesting our industry careers are, or even if you do, check out our video stories of two Specialty Lines Broker's here: Fortunate Gorsi, Account Executive, Hagerty bit.ly/4cBJssr Jaheed Cesar, Cyber, Hub international bit.ly/4tUrvfI

Hold on a moment. We have a message coming in. Yes here it is. Time is running out to register for your CIP spring semester course. Make contact with our website and choose your spring course before it's too late: bit.ly/4pFbzLH