Diversity & Inclusion

Co-operators forms Indigenous Advisory Council

Co-operators forms Indigenous Advisory Council

Panel links corporate policy direction with Truth and Reconciliation commitments

Jonalyn Cueto Apr 10, 2026
Sharpening the axe: What Rose Freeman is teaching the industry about people-first leadership

Sharpening the axe: What Rose Freeman is teaching the industry about people-first leadership

Rose Freeman shows how people-first leadership, flexibility, and reducing mental load can create stronger careers and smarter insurance businesses

‘Showing up matters’: Why male leaders can’t afford to skip the Women in Insurance Summit

‘Showing up matters’: Why male leaders can’t afford to skip the Women in Insurance Summit

Male leaders can’t just talk diversity – they must show up, listen, and sponsor women to help close insurance’s leadership gap, says Markel's Jeff Sutton

Hiring next generation talent calls for a broader skills lens - recruitment expert

Hiring next generation talent calls for a broader skills lens - recruitment expert

Lisa Kack says insurers risk missing strong candidates when hiring focuses too heavily on linear careers instead of communication and empathy skills

Women’s health at work: why ignoring menopause is a hidden talent risk

Women’s health at work: why ignoring menopause is a hidden talent risk

Treating menopause as a workplace issue, not private struggle, can boost retention, engagement, and loyalty among experienced women leaders significantly, says Sun Life’s Helena Pagano

Revealed – Elite Women of insurance in Canada in 2026

Revealed – Elite Women of insurance in Canada in 2026

More than 73 women insurance professionals highlighted for making a huge impact on the sector

ISC Group launches 18-category awards to champion gender balance

ISC Group launches 18-category awards to champion gender balance

September gala will crown standouts across leadership, mentorship, and workplace culture

Insurance has leadership talent, but the question is who gets seen as ‘ready’

Insurance has leadership talent, but the question is who gets seen as ‘ready’

Aon's Denise Hall says real progress comes when leaders pair transparent promotions with intentional sponsorship and candid flexibility conversations everywhere

Women advancing but leadership gaps persist in Canadian insurance

Women advancing but leadership gaps persist in Canadian insurance

Despite workforce gains, women remain underrepresented in executive and board roles, highlighting the need for intentional leadership development, says EY's Jennifer Baziuk

IB TALK

In 2026, SMEs face evolving risks and opportunities and need the right broker to navigate them

WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks

Why interconnected threats are reshaping complex risk strategy in Canada

Climate, cyber and supply chain shocks are colliding, forcing Canadian firms to rethink how they understand and structure risk

What Canadian boards need to prepare for as D&O risk evolves

As ESG rules diverge globally and AI accelerates faster than regulation, Marsh's Robyn Campbell outlines the risks set to define executive liability in the years ahead

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