career connections

Wawanesa Insurance has been looking after people and communities since 1896. Today, they’ve grown into a diversified multi-national insurance company and a key part of their strategic growth plan is a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workforce. We had the privilege to interview Lindsay Rainbow, the current Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lead […]

In this 3-part series on Voices of Inclusion with Career Connections, we will be talking to insurance industry professionals about their rewarding career paths, getting their valuable insights on equity, diversity, inclusion and offering you insider tips on how to hatch your own career in Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry. In this first instalment […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, Trevor Buttrum sits down with Career Connections representatives John McClelland, Chloe Lyons and Tendai Moyo. They delve into how insurance is being redefined by today’s game-changers like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cyber security. First, John McClelland is a Partner at McClelland Insurance and a leader in building the next […]

Sales and customer service units are integral to making any business go and ultimately grow! If you have a knack for building relationships, have strong communication skills, and are excited by the prospect of helping your clients build a strategy that fits with their needs… you might love a career with an insurance brokerage or […]

On November 27, 2020, TalentEgg, Career Connections and the Insurance Institute of Canada virtually hosted the final round of the Case Competition where the final five teams competed for the shot at getting the top prize!  Post-secondary students and recent graduates from across Canada, sent in their resumes and video introductions via TalentEgg’s Candidate Video […]

On May 14th, 2020 TalentEgg, Career Connections, the Insurance Institute of Canada and video interview partner VideoBio virtually hosted the final round of the inaugural Pitch Competition for students and new grads. 10 teams, from some of Canada’s top business schools, each prepared a pitch on dynamic and innovative ways to inspire and empower post-secondary […]

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you will make, so why not choose a path that offers variety and flexibility? A career in insurance provides opportunities to be involved in a stable and constantly growing industry. Whether you’re a people person, math extraordinaire, an excellent planner, or a strategic thinker, […]

ICYMI: On November 7th, TalentEgg was live with Trevor Buttrum, Career Connections Program Manager at the Insurance Institute. We answered your questions live on Instagram and Facebook at the Egg Carton in downtown Toronto.  We spoke with our special guest, Trevor, who has over 15 years of experience in career development and campus recruitment. Trevor […]

When you think of embarking on an egg-citing career, insurance may not come to mind, but it should! You may think it’s only about cars, businesses, and homes, but the industry is so much more and offers a variety of roles to start your career. Insurance can protect you in times of need and touches […]

Insurance is an essential part of virtually everything we do in life and business. And, it is at the forefront of game-changing issues like climate change, cybersecurity, AI and analytics, and the sharing economy! We recently had the opportunity to speak with Naj Mankal, a Corporate Risk Consultant who works at a Health Sciences Centre. […]

Insurance is the third pillar of the financial services sector (standing next to wealth management/investment and banking)… and, while it may be seemingly unknown as a potential career, it impacts virtually everything we do in life and in business. So, why should you consider it as a potential career destination? The question should really be […]

While networking can sometimes feel a little scary or you might be unsure where to start, Career Fairs can be a great way to practice and hone your skills. On May 2, Career Connections hosted a career fair which introduced students and new grads to 17 top employers in the insurance industry. TalentEgg was there […]