An up-and-comer in the Canadian MGA scene is making its mark, announcing the creation of a new combined executive team and innovative technology platform.
FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) announced an expanded leadership team and offering for the Canadian Commercial Insurance industry, along with a new technology platform, First InSite.
This pivotal offering equips FIRST Canada’s industry partners with comprehensive payment solutions for market-leading success, says Stuart Bruce, CEO of FIRST Insurance.
“Our combined experience, financial strength and stability are unparalleled in the Canadian Insurance Market,” says Bruce. “More than ever we are excited about the future and what that means for our partners.”
FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) is part of the Wintrust family of companies, with more than $20 billion in assets – part of the largest Premium Finance Companies in North America.
FIRST Canada has demonstrated their ongoing commitment to the Canadian insurance market, says Bruce, via investments in acquisitions and technology over the past 13 years and “will continue to do so.”
The executive team consists of: Stuart Bruce, Chief Executive Officer ; Joe Micallef, President & Chief Sales Officer ; John Martin, Vice President of Finance; Brian Day, Vice President of Credit & Operations; David Caringi, Senior Vice President of National Sales; Marcus Albertson, Senior Vice President of Business Solutions; and Crystal Macklin, Vice President of Marketing.
Earlier this year, FIRST Canada merged with Policy Bill and since the merger, both teams have come together seamlessly to increase collaboration and benefit industry partners says Bruce.
