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Career Connections Insurance Career Connections raises awareness about great careers in the insurance industry. Brought to you by the Insurance Institute of Canada.

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions of your life. A career in insurance is not typically a career many people consider as they plan a career path for themselves. But, it should be because your interests and your experience may add up to a great career in insurance. Career Connections is a career awareness program aimed at encouraging young adults and career seekers to pursue o

ne of the many skilled professions available in the insurance industry. To help promote insurance as a stable and vital industry, we also work to enhance the understanding of insurance and explain its role in society. The Career Connections page provides career changers, post secondary students and high school students with information on careers in the insurance industry. It also is a forum for sharing posts related to career events, especially those which Career Connections participates in and hosts. We encourage anyone interested in a career in insurance to like our Page to find information, explore the breadth of career options and learn how to get started on a career path in the property and casualty insurance industry. We also encourage insurance professionals to participate in this community by sharing knowledge and expertise on careers in the industry. Enjoy the group and please let us know how we can maximize its dynamics to benefit your needs. Social Media Policy Statement:
At the Insurance Institute and Career Connections our goal is to provide the highest quality service and the best information in the insurance industry. This goal extends to our activities in online communities and social networks. The Insurance Institute and Career Connections will:

• Listen carefully to suggestions and concerns, and respond to queries in a timely fashion.
• Strive for accuracy, transparency and accountability in our words and actions online.
• Respect privacy by not discussing private or confidential matters in online spaces.
• Continue to conduct our communications in an honest and respectful manner. We encourage members of our communities to participate with us on social platforms and share their thoughts, photos, videos, and other content with our community. To ensure a positive experience for all involved, the following policies will be enforced:

• We reserve the right to delete material deemed disruptive, offensive and to block consistently disruptive users.
• Please remain respectful of others within the Institute’s online communities and adhere to the various social platforms’ terms of use.
• Content posted must not be sexually explicit or suggestive, violent, or derogatory to members of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, or age group or sexual orientation.
• Content posted to the Institute’s social properties reflects the views of the individual posters and does not reflect the views of the Institute.
• Content that is overtly sales-oriented, spam, or that does not add value will be removed.
• By posting to any of the Institute’s social properties, you agree that the Institutes, Career Connections and its affiliates may use, reuse, edit or modify content; including ideas and suggestions about the Institute’s services and product offerings, and that you have permission to post such content, including permission from original creators.

🥂 Last week, we hosted two celebrations in one at the National Club in Toronto!We celebrated the launch of our new Insur...
06/05/2026

🥂 Last week, we hosted two celebrations in one at the National Club in Toronto!

We celebrated the launch of our new Insurance Careers Platform, created to help connect career seekers with current property & casualty insurance opportunities based on their region and career goals. Guests had the chance to explore the platform, create a profile, and learn more about how it can support their next career step. A special thank you to Anne Masson from Wawanesa for joining us and sharing resume tips to help career seekers put their best foot forward.

The evening also marked the graduation of our latest IGNITE Insurance Careers program, as we raised a glass to 23 new graduates who completed the 5-week program this spring. This cohort of newcomers, internationally trained professionals, and career changers spent the past few weeks learning about the P&C insurance industry and exploring where their skills and experience can take them next.

🌟 Congratulations to our IGNITE graduates, and thank you to our industry partners, mentors, guest speakers, special guests, and everyone who joined us for this special evening!

🔥 Winnipeg, this is happening in 3 days and we’re closing registration!It’s your chance to meet people from the insuranc...
06/01/2026

🔥 Winnipeg, this is happening in 3 days and we’re closing registration!

It’s your chance to meet people from the insurance industry, learn about different roles, explore current industry trends, and just have a good time. This is a great opportunity to put yourself out there and make connections.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/insurance-industry-networking-event-winnipeg-tickets-1988094616516?aff=facebook

📅 Wednesday, June 3
🕟 4:30-7:00 pm CT
📍 Cordova Tapas & Wine Restaurant, Winnipeg

🌙 Your evening Coffee Chats After Dark is coming up on June 17.Join us online from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for a small-group con...
05/28/2026

🌙 Your evening Coffee Chats After Dark is coming up on June 17.

Join us online from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for a small-group conversation with insurance professionals and others exploring the industry. Bring your questions, hear different experiences, and enjoy a more relaxed way to connect.

If an evening session has been on your list, now’s the time to join. It’s our last Coffee Chats for now, for a little while: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA9A72EA7FCC43-64255436-coffee
📅 Tuesday, June 17
🕖 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET (please adjust to your time zone)
📍 Online: Zoom

🙌 That was the last week of IGNITE before presentations!Thank you to Anne Masson and Jonathan Brathwaite for joining the...
05/26/2026

🙌 That was the last week of IGNITE before presentations!
Thank you to Anne Masson and Jonathan Brathwaite for joining the class and sharing your experiences with us.

💫 As IGNITE moves into its final presentation days, we’re looking back at Weeks 3 & 4 of the program.Week 3 brought more...
05/22/2026

💫 As IGNITE moves into its final presentation days, we’re looking back at Weeks 3 & 4 of the program.

Week 3 brought more great in-class conversations with our amazing guest speakers: Diana Caldi and Umbar Rafi.

Week 4 included a special visit to Zurich Insurance, coordinated with the support of Nikita Sood and Lavanya Oleti, co-chairs of the Asian Canadian Heritage Employee Resource Group at Zurich. Students were welcomed by the Zurich team, heard from Björn Bierfreund, former CFO of Zurich Canada, and connected with Droven Talamor and Meghan FitzGibbon from the Talent Acquisition team.

Each IGNITE student was also paired with a Zurich staff volunteer for a 1:1 conversation, giving them the chance to learn more about career paths, workplace culture, and the Zurich experience. The visit ended with an office tour and a warm welcome from everyone in the office.

The day was not done for our IGNITE students as they were treated to guest speakers from Desjardins Insurance, Sulaiman Khan and Mojdeh Babaee, as part of their in-class program discussion.

🙌 Thank you to all industry partners who have welcomed IGNITE students throughout the program, and a big thank you to Zurich for such a meaningful experience!

📍 We’re bringing our insurance networking event to Winnipeg on June 3!It’s a chance to meet people from across the insur...
05/19/2026

📍 We’re bringing our insurance networking event to Winnipeg on June 3!

It’s a chance to meet people from across the insurance industry and learn more about the career paths available.
Whether you’re working in insurance, just getting started, or simply curious about the industry, join us for an evening of conversation and networking.

📅 June 3 | ⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM CT
📍 Cordova Tapas & Wine, Winnipeg, MB
🔗 Register here:

📌 Are you in Winnipeg? Join us for a networking event on June 3.This is an insurance networking event designed for both ...
05/14/2026

📌 Are you in Winnipeg? Join us for a networking event on June 3.

This is an insurance networking event designed for both industry professionals and those curious about exploring a career in insurance. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent graduate, or a student considering your next steps, this event offers a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within a dynamic and evolving industry.

🍽️ Refreshments on us!
📅 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM CT
📍 Cordova Tapas & Wine, Winnipeg, MB
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/insurance-industry-networking-event-winnipeg-tickets-1988094616516?aff=facebook

✨ As IGNITE continues and gets closer to the finish line, we’re taking a look back at some great moments from the first ...
05/12/2026

✨ As IGNITE continues and gets closer to the finish line, we’re taking a look back at some great moments from the first two weeks of the program.

➡️ Week 1 kicked off with guest speakers: Mohammed Teama, Mariko Akane
➡️ Week 2 brought more great conversations with: Christopher Aloussis, Tisha Hamid Vinita Jajware-Beatty, and Louisa Hui

We also wrapped up Week 2 with a great Networking Night, where students had the chance to connect with even more industry professionals.

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