Insurance Brokers Association Appointed New Leadership
The national association confirmed its new president and chair following an annual general meeting.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in People
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The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada has officially appointed Jessica Asano as its new president. These leadership changes were confirmed during the association's annual general meeting held on September 24, 2026.
Why it matters
This leadership transition maintains the organization's focus on federal lobbying efforts to keep banks out of the insurance distribution market. The association continues to represent the interests of brokers across the country as part of its ongoing strategic mission.
The association represents more than 50,000 insurance brokers across 11 member organizations, a significant increase from the 38,000 brokers represented in 2021. Four new regional representatives have also joined the board to support the current 2026-2027 term.
The players
Jessica Asano
She is the newly appointed president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada who operates a firm based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Brett McGregor
He is the current chair for the 2026-2027 term and leads a firm located in Manitoba.
Brandon McGee
He serves as the president-elect for the organization.
Jaycee Turtle
She has joined the executive committee as the new vice president.
Mathieu Brunet
He recently concluded his service as chair for the 2025-2026 period and has stepped off the executive committee.
The details
Jessica Asano assumed the presidency, while Brett McGregor transitioned into the role of chair for the 2026-2027 term. The association fills these roles through a standard rotation process where executive committee members progress through the ranks of vice president and president-elect.
Timeline
The annual general meeting took place on September 24, 2026.
The new leadership term for the president and chair covers 2026-2027.
Lobbying efforts against banks in insurance distribution have continued since the late 1980s.
Market Landscape
This leadership change ensures continuity in the industry's long-term regulatory strategy regarding the separation of banking and insurance services. The association continues to position itself against potential bank entry into insurance distribution to protect the independent broker model.
For the average insurance broker, these changes signify a stable continuation of the advocacy work that keeps the current distribution market intact. Clients will see no immediate changes to their service as the association focuses on its established federal lobbying goals.
The takeaway
The association's leadership rotation highlights the importance of institutional stability during ongoing federal policy debates. Members can expect a consistent approach to advocacy as the organization navigates its 2026-2027 agenda.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Insurance Business.
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