CONFERENCE AGENDA

Welcome to the 19th annual Young Broker Conference! We are so excited to see you! Our conference has been reimagined once again to offer our attendees the choices and content they are looking for.  The event will focus on leadership and is designed to offer hands on workshops with subject matter experts, inspiring keynotes and actionable take home plans. 

With YBC Team Leads

Featuring good food, great music and the best company. Meet your new network of like-minded brokers and learn what’s in store over the next few days to get the most out of your conference experience.

Sponsored by

Featuring YBC President Dorothy Renzi and IBAO President Dario Battista.

Michael Snyders—President, Future Focus

What do you love doing and how do you do more of it? Discover the power of your natural strengths and how you can leverage those innate abilities to boost efficiency, drive engagement and create purpose. Explore the relationship between group dynamics and performance, and how we can all contribute to strength-based cultures and lead more meaningful professional lives.

Featuring topics like communication and negotiation, strategic thinking, intentional leadership and resiliency. Brought to you by experts from across the industry. More details to come.

Hear about Ontario Brokers’ career journeys, how they got to where they are today and the trials and tribulations along the way. Learn about the issues they’ve faced and the solutions they’ve developed and get inspired to bring their energy and enthusiasm back to your team.

Featuring:

Traci Boland—President, Insurance Brokers Association of Canada

Megan Elsey—Operations Manager, Jones Insurance

Zac Sutherland—President, Sutherland Insurance

Featuring topics like AI/automation, cyber and regulatory change. Brought to you by experts from across the industry.

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Using the results of Individual Assertiveness Assessments, attendees will deep dive into effective communication, assertiveness and leadership conversations. Learn the skills of active listening, powerful questioning and practical application to elevate your communication with clients, peers and community.

Meet the leading insurers, tech vendors, MGAs and restoration companies in Ontario. Network with industry experts while enjoying the hospitality, prizes, swag and connection. A night not to be missed.

Featuring YBC President Dorothy Renzi and IBAO President Dario Battista.

Dr. Karyn Gordon—TEDx Speaker & Bestselling Author

Discover how to bridge the gaps in generational diversity by learning how to effectively communicate and collaborate across generations. Enhanced teamwork and productivity come from a combination of attitude, decision-making, communication and relationship management—find out how to work best in today’s multigenerational workforce and within today’s diverse teams.

Featuring top insurer experts on market appetite, getting your submission to the top of the pile and key tips and tricks within claims service.