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COVER STORY: YOUNG GUNS DINA GODINHO 31, partner and account executive JONES DESLAURIERS INSURANCE MANAGEMENT Dina Godinho began her career at Jones DesLauriers as an account assistant in 2006 and quickly rose through the ranks. She had a leading role in the development of Jones DesLauriers’ TechAssurance program. An acknowledged industry expert, Godinho has written numerous articles for industry publications. She’s been recognized as one of the company’s top young producers for two years running, and in 2014 became the company’s youngest female partner.
MATT CROSWELL 34, partner and account executive JONES DESLAURIERS INSURANCE MANAGEMENT Matt Croswell began his career as an underwriter in one of the largest property and casualty insurance operations in Canada. Today, with more than 10 years of experience, he’s an acknowledged expert in residential construction. As such, he’s regularly tapped for his insight by trade publications and is a sought-after speaker at industry events. He’s also played a critical role in the evolution of Jones DesLauriers’ residential construction program. Croswell has been recognized as one of the company’s top five young producers for two consecutive years. In 2014, he became one of the youngest partners at Jones DesLauriers.
SIMON WALKER 29, producer, HIGHCOURT PARTNERS LIMITED One of Highcourt Partners’ first hires in 2012, Simon Walker has more than proven his worth to the company. Walker initiated an insurance program for tech start-ups in Ontario that he hoped to expand across Canada. “The positive mental attitude that he brings to work every day is second to none,” says Highcourt Partners CFO David J. Garland.
KEVIN LEA 26, senior account executive ROGERS INSURANCE At the age of 22, Kevin Lea was already showing business savvy, owning and operating his own landscaping company. In just three years at Rogers Insurance, Lea has built a book of almost $700,000 in commissions and is one of the company’s top producers. Lea is also getting a pilot’s license in order to better understand the ins and outs of aviation insurance, a long-term focus of his, and leads the firm in his expertise on cyber liability insurance. An avid volunteer, Lea is active in charitable organizations such as the Drop-In Centre and the Canadian Military Families Assistance Fund.
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LINDSAY MATHER 34, VP of human resources ROGERS INSURANCE Lindsay Mather has been with Rogers Insurance for five years and, at just 34, is one of the industry’s youngest HR executives. She’s led Rogers to win more HR awards than any other brokerage in Canada, including recognition as one of the top employers in Alberta and one of the top 50 SME employees in Canada. In her time at Rogers, Mather has proved adept at meeting HR challenges; just last year, her team of four made 103 new hires in response to the company’s surge in growth. She also developed a leading onboarding program and, as part of the Rogers manage ment team, is a key player in all of the company’s major decisions.
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