With just days left to submit nominations, we’re excited to reveal the judges for Insurance Business Canada’s Rising Stars 2026.
The judging panel includes:
- Richard McGee - co-founder and director of membership & development at Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP)
- MaryKate Townsend - past president at Canadian Association of Managing General Agents (CAMGA)
- Crystal Kaustinen - director at Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO)
- Mila Araujo - AVP, DigitalShield, personal cyber practice leader North America at NFP
- Lisa Ivan - director; senior director, head of national programs - WTW at Toronto Insurance Council
Readers and colleagues are invited to submit their nominations for this list of young industry superstars.
If you or someone you know is an outstanding insurance professional aged 35 or younger, nominate via this form by Friday, April 10.
Check out the winners on the website in August.