TORONTO, ON, JANUARY 6, 2025/insPRESS/ – As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the dawn of a new year, InsureLine extends warm wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year to all. We are thrilled to announce significant changes as we embark on 2025, poised to continue our trajectory of growth and innovation.
InsureLine has experienced significant growth over the past year, a testament to the unwavering commitment of our network to continue delivering exceptional insurance services and solutions to our clients. As we look to the future, we are implementing strategic changes to sustain and accelerate this growth, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry.
We are excited to announce the following leadership changes, effective immediately:
Left to right: Aly Kanji, Dawn Ladds, Kristy Kayat, Kelly Walker, Manjit Biring, Taj Phagura. Missing: Barb Street
Aly Kanji to focus on Strategic Priorities and Recruitment
Aly Kanji will relinquish the title of President but will remain in the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This change will allow Aly to concentrate more on InsureLine’s overall strategic priorities, insurer relationships, and the recruitment of new franchisees, ensuring that we continue to expand our network and strengthen our market position.
Kelly Walker appointed as President
Kelly Walker, who has served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), will be stepping into the role of President for InsureLine and will report directly to Aly Kanji. Kelly’s tenure as CTO has been marked by a deep involvement in every facet of the insurance policy life-cycle. In his new role, Kelly will take on a more active position in overseeing the overall operations of the business. InsureLine recognizes that technology will continue to be foundational to our growth, and we are enthusiastic about having someone with Kelly’s expertise and vision leading the entire organization.
Taj Phagura promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations
Taj Phagura, who has adeptly managed franchisee and insurer relationships, will now assume the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations. Taj’s extensive experience and proven track record make her ideally suited to oversee our operations and drive efficiency and excellence across the board.
Manjit Biring appointed Vice President of Personal Insurance
Manjit Biring will transition into the role of Vice President of Personal Insurance. Manjit will be responsible for the growth and profitability of the personal lines portfolio across our network. Her expertise and strategic insight will be instrumental in expanding and strengthening our offerings in the personal insurance segment.
Dawn Ladds continues as Vice President of Commercial Insurance
Dawn Ladds, who joined InsureLine earlier in 2024, will continue in her role as Vice President of Commercial Insurance. Dawn’s mandate is to build commercial expertise and grow the commercial portfolio across the InsureLine network. Her leadership will be pivotal in enhancing our commercial insurance capabilities and driving growth in this critical area.
Barb Street continues as Vice President of Specialty Insurance
Barb Street, who joined InsureLine in mid-2024, will continue as Vice President of Specialty Insurance. Barb’s focus is on building out InsureLine’s program business through our captive Managing General Agent (MGA), InsureLine Solutions Inc. Her experience and dedication will be crucial in advancing our underwriting practices and expanding our program business.
As we embark on 2025, InsureLine is committed to leveraging these leadership changes to propel our business forward. Our focus remains on providing a platform for our independent franchise owners to deliver innovative and customer-centric insurance solutions while fostering a culture of excellence and growth.
We are confident that with this dynamic and experienced leadership team, InsureLine is well-positioned to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to build on our successes, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance our service offerings to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
We wish everyone a successful and prosperous 2025 and look forward to continued growth and success together.
InsureLine is an insurance brokerage franchise offering the unique opportunity for brokerage owners to retain 100% ownership of an insurance brokerage, while benefitting from back-office infrastructure and support like technology, market access, and marketing and legal assistance to grow their business. In a sea of consolidation, InsureLine is bucking the trend by creating brokerages with new brokerage owners. InsureLine is Canada’s largest independent brokerage network with more than 35 brokerages across Canada.
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Aly Kanji, CEO
InsureLine
aly@insureline.com
604-554-1610
