THE PAL INSURANCE BROKERS AWARD FOR YOUNG GUN OF THE YEAR WINNER Joshua Kearley, Benson Kearley IFG
FINALISTS Andrew Cilinsky, Western Financial Group
Andrew Knee, Investors Group Cole Leitch, Avant Insurance Brokers Dorothea VanHerwaarden, Axis
Insurance Group, Shaw Sabey & Associates
Dustin Harvey, Aon Fowad Ahmed, Markel Canada Greg Markell, Ridge Canada Cyber Solutions
THE SON and grandson of brokers, Joshua Kearley originally
wanted nothing to do with insurance, but that’s no longer the case. In 2016, Kearley generated $380,000 in new business production; as of October 2017, he had already amassed $500,000 in new business for the year. Drawing on his own interests, Kearley has carved out a niche in the beverage industry. In 2017, he furthered his involvement in the sector by serving as a guest lecturer for the Niagara Teaching
“I’m shocked … I started crying on stage. Even being nominated was a win for me. And I won! This is such a great experience” JOSHUA KEARLEY
Gregor McAvity, Anderson McTague &
Benson Kearley IFG
Luke Keun, Archway Insurance
Brewery and Wine Makers program, joining the safety panel at the Master Brewers Association, and speaking at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference. “In 2018, I think the business is always moving forward and always growing in different innovative ways,” says Amanda Erdelec of award sponsor PAL Insurance Brokers, “so I think it’s always good to promote the younger generation to have the ideas to build up the business.”
Associates
Matt Miller, Oracle RMS Simar Sidhu, Diamond Insurance Group Thomas Wright, Tredd Insurance Brokers PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
PAL INSURANCE BROKERS CANADA has been Canada’s leading specialty MGA for over 25 years. PAL’s online platform is very popular with brokers, as it allows quick and easy access to many of PAL’s programs. Responsiveness to brokers is one of PAL’s top priorities, whether in providing top-notch customer service or in the creation of several programs in direct response to broker demand. PAL’s younger generation continues to lead PAL into the 21st century by responding to shifting customer needs and technological advances.
Amanda Erdelac PAL Insurance Brokers Canada
Joshua Kearley Benson Kearly IFG
Amber Morrison-Givens PAL Insurance Brokers Canada
For more information, visit palcanada.com
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