About

Our Mission

The Insurance Brokers Association of Northwestern Ontario represents and supports independent insurance brokers across our region. We're committed to strengthening our communities by championing safety initiatives, promoting loss prevention, and contributing to local charitable efforts.

We empower brokers through education, advocacy, and engagement to ensure the independent broker channel remains strong, trusted, and resilient.

Our Vision

Aligned with the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO), we share a collective goal: to lead our industry through collaboration, innovation, and meaningful solutions that benefit brokers and the communities we serve.

Who We Are

Clare Kempe

President
(807) 345-3611
president@ibanwo.com

Robyn Cross

Vice President
(807) 622-6155
vicepresident@ibanwo.com

Karen Scott

Education Chair
(807) 698-7412
education@ibanwo.com

Samantha Lowery

Secretary
(807) 345-3611
secretary@ibanwo.com

John Shaw

Treasurer
(807) 345-1411
treasurer@ibanwo.com

Marc DeGagne

YBC Territory 1 Co-Leader
(807) 623-1965
ybc@ibanwo.com

Julie Desjardine

Events - YBC Territory 1 Co-Leader
(807) 346-7407
events@ibanwo.com

Megan Elsey

Marketing - Political Action
(807) 627-9400
melsey@ibanwo.com

Pam Gliddon

Director - Membership
(807) 622-6155
pgliddon@brokerlink.ca

Terri-Lynn Dupuis

Director
(807) 622-6155
tdupuis@brokerlink.ca

Alex Larson

Director
(807) 622-6155
alarson@brokerlink.ca

Melissa Champagne

Director
(807) 622-6155
mchampagne@brokerlink.ca