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The IBANS team are in Moncton today for the Insurance Brokers Association of New Brunswick golf tournament! ⛳️

Come see us at hole 7 😀

On set at BelieveCo today 🎬

🎉 Get ready to be wowed at our tradeshow during the Atlantic Brokers Convention! 🤩 With nearly 65 vendors lined up for the first day, you're in for a networking extravaganza like no other. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, discover new products, and forge valuable relationships. Best part? It's completely FREE to attend! Just make sure to secure your spot by signing up so we can roll out the red carpet for you. See you there! 🌟

Exhibitors include:
Acera
Acturis Canada Inc.
Agile Underwriting Solutions Inc.
Allianz Global Assistance
Anderson McTague
Angus-Miller Ltd.
Applied Systems Canada
Appraisals International
Atlantic Brokers Association
Aurora Underwriting Solutions
Aviva Canada
Beal Business Brokers and Advisors
Beazley Canada
Beck Glass Shield Inc
BELFOR Property Restoration
BMO
Burns & Wilcox Canada
CAA Insurance
Carleton Fundy Mutual
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
Crawford and Company
CSIO
DATALYSTA
DKI Canada
Echelon Insurance
Economical Insurance
FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada
Fortify Network Solutions
Hagerty Canada, LLC.
HSB Canada
ICPEI
IFS Financial Services Inc.
Imperial PFS Canada
Intact Insurance
Intact Public Entities
JAS Communications
JUSTe Underwriting
K&K Insurance Canada
Merit Finance
Modern Specialty Insurance
Oasis Insurance
PAL Insurance Brokers Canada
Paul Davis Canada
Portage Mutual Insurance
QuickFacts
Rainbow Restoration
Raise Underwriting
Revau Advanced Underwriting
Rival Insurance Technology
RW Canada / ServiceMaster Restore
Servpro
South Eastern Mutual
South Western Group Holdings
Stanley Mutual
Systemcare
Travelers Insurance
Trinity Underwriting Managers Ltd.
Trufla
Vertafore Canada
Victor Canada
Wawanesa Insurance
WINMAR
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Thanks to all the "lean, mean bowling machines" who joined the YBN - Nova Scotia Young Broker Network for Lawn Bowling 2024 last night! 😀

The weather, snacks and company were perfect and could only be topped by PJ the cat, who was the real star of the night 😺

Inviting our NS Insurance Community to join in as well 😀

🌞 Need a mid-week boost? Let's brighten up our feeds with some summer vibes! 📸 Share a snapshot of your summer adventures, whether it's a sunny vacation spot, a cute pet pic, or a cozy family supper. Let's spread some sunshine and positivity together! Don't be shy, show us your summer moments!
For anyone who knows our staff, this is their happy place!☀️🐾🍴

Don't miss THE event of the fall season! Join your fellow brokers, partners and vendors in Saint John, NB for this year's Atlantic Brokers Convention

For the full lineup and registration, visit brokersconvention.ca and we'll see you in Saint John!

🌟 Get ready to be inspired at the Brokers Convention! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Justin Kingsley will be kicking off our two-day event with his incredible insights and storytelling expertise. Don't miss this chance to learn from a true master of his craft! Secure your spot now and be part of an unforgettable experience.
See you there! 🚀

Hey Cape Breton ( and area ) Brokers - We're coming to you for a fun night out!

Please join our YBN - Nova Scotia Young Broker Network on August 27 for trivia at Breton Brewing in Sydney from 6pm-9pm.

We'll have snacks, drinks, and the chance to win gift cards and the title of TRIVIA CHAMPS!

This event is open at NO COST to all brokers who are members of IBANS and our sponsors.

Register as a team of 4, or as an individual and we'll place you on a team.

We're looking forward to a road trip to Sydney and a fun night out with our Cape Breton brokers!

Register on ibans.com

As a follow up to , our President Rhonda Kelly and Chair Jennifer MacLeod had the chance to meet with MP Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities this morning.
We are grateful for the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to keep Canadians safe and properly insured.

IBANS will be closing the provincial office from July 1-5, 2024.

Students can still write online exams during this period, however all exams must be approved by Friday, June 28 at noon.

At anytime if students have questions about their scheduled exam, they can contact Captus Press directly at [email protected]

We'll be back bright and early on Monday, July 8.

What could be better? A day spent in the sun, networking with industry professionals and a chance to help support Phoenix Youth. A win/win for all!

Come by Hole 12 and get your 50/50 tickets and drink/snack from the IBANS staff and YBN - Nova Scotia Young Broker Network 😀🏌‍♀️

⛳️ We've got the PERFECT day for our 18th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by our YBN - Nova Scotia Young Broker Network 🌞

Thank you to our sponsors and to the 100 golfers enjoying this day with us 😀

DYK? IBANS is celebrating 75 amazing years of being the voice for insurance brokers across Nova Scotia!

As part of our ongoing celebrations we are proudly donating $7,500 which will be equally split between the following groups:

Feed Nova Scotia
MADD
WICC
Phoenix Youth Programs

Just like the members we serve, we believe in community support and are honored to help our fellow Nova Scotians.

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They/Them...And E V E R Y O N E .

Love out Loud!

IBANS reps Debbie Paul and Katie MacIntosh had the opportunity to meet with MP Darrell Samson this morning to discuss the Bank Act and the National Flood Insurarance Program.

Our pleasure! Thanks for the great conversation about how we can help keep Nova Scotians safe and insured.

Nice to chat climate change, car theft, cybersecurity, and the Bank Act with Jennifer and Rhonda from IBANS this morning. Thanks for taking the time to lay out the concerns of your industry.

IBANS President Rhonda Kelly and Chair Jen MacLeod met with Chris d'Entremont in Ottawa today to discuss ways to keep Canadians safe and properly insured.

Brokers from across Canada are in Ottawa to meet with elected officials this week.

CEO welcomed everyone to Ottawa this morning.

Special thanks to our members and sponsors who attended our Casino Night on Wednesday at The Prince George Hotel.

Congrats to all who won big and took home a prize! 🏆🎰

The IBANS Board of Directors were pleased to welcome Andrea Balfour, Dawn Anderson and Michelle Baker from Intact Insurance – Intact Assurance to our recent board meeting.

Great discussions on telematics, the national flood plan and how it will help in the Atlantic region and upcoming initiatives at Intact Insurance.

Thanks again for your support of IBANS as a Premiere Sponsor.

On April 25 at The Westin Hotel, Halifax, IBANS presented the 2024 Aspire Awards.

Recipients include (L to R)

Above & Beyond Award - Cynthia (Cindy) Steadman, ViewPoint Insurance

Lifetime Achievement Award - Scott Beattie, Travelers Insurance

Insurance Company Rep of the Year - Jason Court, Travelers Insurance

Broker Leadership Award - Keith Vokey, GTI Broker Group

Broker Award of Excellence (Sponsored by Wawanesa Insurance ) - Mark Townsend, Aon

Emerging Professional of the Year - Angela Radelich, Aon

Sincere congratulations to all nominees and recipients 👏

Proudly presenting our 2023/2024 Graduates! 🎓👏

So happy to be a Presenting Sponsor at the 2024 Symposium Atlantic, hosted by the Insurance Institute. Great topics and speakers!

Special thanks to Karen Kaminska, Economical Insurance for joining our Board of Directors this morning for a great chat!

We are a proud sponsor of the 2024 Symposium Atlantic, held in Halifax on May 16.

Atlantic Brokers! Please join us on May 2 for our Atlantic Speaker Spotlight Webinar Series, featuring Melanie Needham.

Topic for the session is Business Interruption and all members of brokers associations in Atlantic Canada are welcome to attend at no cost. Please register on ibans.com

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Atlantic Spotlight Series!

Executive Sponsor - Economical Insurance
Leading Sponsor - Wawanesa Insurance
Premiere Sponsors - Intact Insurance & Aviva
Feature Sponsor - Travelers
Presenting Sponsors - Pembridge Insurance & Portage Mutual Insurance

*** ONLY 2 TABLES LEFT! ***

We only have two tables left before we completely SELL OUT for this year's Aspire Awards & Graduation!

Don't miss your chance to join the NS insurance community for a great night of celebration.

Register on ibans.com

Are you coming to our Aspire Awards & Graduation and need a hotel room?

Our room block at The Westin Nova Scotian expires today, so please book ASAP.

Our hotel block can be found on the link below:

https://www.ibans.com/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=5766

Our YBN - Nova Scotia Young Broker Network are at Sackville Sports Stadium today, hosting their Annual Curling Funspiel!

Special thanks to Robyn MacInnis ( Carmie MacInnis Insurance ) and Stephanie Parrish ( Cheep Insurance ) for taking the lead on this popular event 🥌

Special thanks to our curling sheet sponsors: HSB, Burns & Wilcox and Imperial PFS Canada. We appreciate the support! 🥌