Following is a brief description of each committee's function. For more information please contact the committee chairperson.

Program Committee
The IBTR program committee is responsible for the organization of our monthly luncheon meeting and seminar content. Monthly luncheons frequently offer the opportunity to listen to industry leaders speaking on a variety of topics that keep our members informed on current trends.

The program committee also organizes special events and seminars, including Broker Group Forums.

Committee Chairperson: Vicky Masucci, Anne Dibello  


Membership Committee
IBTR membership represents the following for its members:
• A grassroot source for industry lobbying and representation, information exchange and professional development.
• An Intermediary through which members may liaise with the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario and the Insurance Brokers of Canada.
• Networking Forums in the way of monthly Luncheons/Meetings, usually addressed by Industry Leaders and Experts, on current topics and issues.
• Enhanced public image and recognition though the National Broker Identity Program advertising.
• Provides effective voice for members concerns, with a collective strength of more than 8000 brokers in Ontario.

Committee Chairperson: Joe Masucci


Political Committee
IBTR's political activities contribute to the national "Grass Roots" campaign designed by IBAC. We have identified and assisted local brokers with visits to local MP's and MPP's in the past to ensure our message is heard in each riding. In 1998 we created a database of our members indicating which region they live and vote in order to be ready with member representatives in each GTA provincial and federal riding when we require a message to be sent to our government.

Committee Chairperson: Greg Robertson, Philip Ber


Automation Committee
This committee is responsible for what you see now and also ensures it is updated. We continually are looking for ways to improve our internet presence.

Committee Chairperson: Andrea Raspa


Education Committee
This committee's primary function is to help make available education to its members through seminars, luncheons and organized courses. The benefit to the membership is that the subject material is not only timely and informative but cost effective for all members. We are continually looking for ways at improving not only the content of the material but the manner in which its member offices are informed of upcoming courses.

Committee Chairperson: Marianne Farr


Quarterly Newsletter Committee
The IBTR newsletter called INSIGHT is sent to all of our members and provides them with news of our association activities along with other industry events. To see the most recent newsletter please click here.

Committee Chairperson: Anna Colandrea


Golf Tournament
IBTR is pleased to host an annual golf tournament each May. This event is only available to members of our association. This event sells out quickly so members are encouraged to register early. We welcome all interested hole sponsors or prize donations to contact our Golf committee chairperson.

Committee Chairpersons: Cory Hoffman and Anthony Colandrea


Friendship Night Committee
Each May, IBTR hosts our annual Friendship Night. This social occasion brings Insurance Brokerage Staff together with Insurance Company staff giving members a chance to meet face to face with colleagues they often speak with on the phone. In 2005 we had a record turnout at this event.

Committee Chairpersons: Jane Maxwell


Community Outreach Committee
Our association supports Crime Stoppers. In 1998 we helped support an insurance fraud hot line crime stoppers initiative. Since 1999 we have provided funding for crime Stoppers supporting various events, particularly the annual Chief Of Police dinner. We continue to support the Crime Stoppers van as well as other Crime Stoppers initiatives and have recently lent our support to Crime Stoppers in York Region.

Committee Chairpersons: Linda Laanes, Marnie Lee