Zurich Canada

Mark your calendars! On November 5th, our VP, Head of HR, Canada and ZNA HR Transformation, Elizabeth McSavaney CHRL, BSc., will be speaking on a panel at the HR Management Institute Canada Conference in Banff. She will discuss the evolution of DEI, with a focus on generational diversity and preparing for the next generation of leaders. 🎤 Learn more ➡️🔗 https://lnkd.in/gHX7V488

Last week, 145 high school students unleashed their creativity during our Innovation Challenge event as part of the Career Accelerator program, where they tackled the challenge of designing an engaging educational campaign for insurance literacy. With guidance from Zurich Canada mentors, students brainstormed, collaborated, and confidently presented their ideas. 🎉 Congratulations to Team 10 – The Innovators on their win! Career Accelerator propels high school students into a world of career planning, with hands-on learning experiences, scholarships and paid internships. The insurance-focused Innovation Challenge marks the halfway point in our two-year journey, all made possible thanks to the generous support of Zurich Canada and the Z Zurich Foundation. #JAxZurichCanada #JACentralOntario #Innovation

Join Zurich Resilience Solutions Canada for an exclusive cyber workshop on November 5-6 in Toronto. Business leaders, this is your chance to: 🔎 Gain insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape 🛡️Learn strategies to enhance organizational resilience 💻Participate in a hands-on hacking lab and cyber escape game Secure your spot and safeguard your organization from evolving cyber threats. Register today 🔗➡️ https://lnkd.in/geNrdd3B

🌆📊"Resilience from the Ground Up" – a new survey-based report produced by Economist Impact and supported by Zurich Insurance Group – explores the state of climate resilience at the individual and community levels across ten global cities. Some of the findings might surprise you. Read more: ➡️🔗 https://lnkd.in/eybK-eqa #EconomistImpact #ClimateResilience

We were pleased to welcome Lisa Giannone, President and Chief Operating Officer of BFL CANADA, for a fireside chat organized by Zurich’s Women’s Innovation Network and facilitated by our Head of Communications, Jennifer Beaudry. During this discussion, Lisa shared her career journey, the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry, and the pivotal role that mentoring and sponsorship have played in her success. A key takeaway from her talk was the importance of bringing your authentic self to work. Thank you, Lisa, for inspiring us and contributing to such a meaningful conversation. 🎤🎤🎤 Nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir Lisa Giannone, présidente et chef des opérations de BFL CANADA, pour une discussion informelle organisée par le Réseau d’innovation des femmes de Zurich et animée par Jennifer Beaudry, notre responsable des communications.   Pendant cette discussion, Lisa nous a parlé de son parcours professionnel, des défis qu’elle a dû affronter en tant que femme dans le secteur, et du rôle essentiel du mentorat et du parrainage dans sa réussite. Un des principaux points à retenir pendant cette discussion a été l’importance d’être soi-même au travail.   Merci, Lisa, de nous avoir inspirés et d’avoir contribué à une conversation aussi enrichissante.

🌟 We are proud to announce that Zurich Insurance Group has been named one of the top insurance companies in the Forbes World's Best Employers list. This prestigious recognition is particularly meaningful as it is based on the voices of employees.     🏆 It’s a true recognition of our commitment to creating and sustaining an environment where our people can develop, grow and be at their best 💙    Read more about the award here ➡️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvhzhiB    #ProudEmployer #WeAreZurich #InclusiveWorkplace #PeopleSustainability #ForbesWorldsBestEmployers 

At the RIMS Canada Conference in Vancouver, Amar Rahman, PhD, MBA, Global Head of Climate & Sustainability Solutions for Zurich Resilience Solutions, spoke with Insurance Business about the urgent need for businesses and communities to prioritize sustainability. He emphasized the importance of implementing comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events caused by climate change. 🌎 Read the full article below 🔗⬇️

The Zurich Canada team has just wrapped up an incredible few days at the RIMS Canada Conference in Vancouver. Each year, we gather with industry colleagues to engage in meaningful discussions and build relationships, and this year was no exception. Our thought leaders led insightful sessions on critical topics, including global risks, supply chain management, captives, and cybercrime. These discussions provided valuable insights and fostered engaging conversations. 🎤💡 We were joined this year by our CEO, Saad Mered, and Zurich North America CEO, Kristof Terryn, who spent time with our customers and distribution partners and took in the amazing conference activities. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello, interact with our experts, and take a photo at our digital headshot booth. 📸 We’re already looking forward to RIMS 2025 in Calgary! #RIMSCanada2024

Following his panel, “Cyber Risk in the Age of Ransomware,” at the RIMS Canada Conference, Mike Power from Zurich Resilience Solutions Canada highlighted the increasing severity of ransomware threats and emphasized the importance of managed detection and response. Explore cybersecurity solutions to help protect your business below ⬇️💻   https://lnkd.in/gFXpQuJq #RIMSCanada2024

Zurich SMEs Al-Nawaz Rajan and Jean-Pierre Paquet share insights from their recent panel at the RIMS Canada Conference, where they discussed why Alberta’s new captive framework is making the province an attractive option for captive domiciles. 💡🎤 #RIMSCanada2024