What We Do
&
How To Participate
About Us
Fueled by people who are passionate about the insurance industry and giving back to the community
YIPT is Toronto’s platform for insurance industry professionals to engage, grow and give back to the community. Initiatives are held throughout the year giving members access to peer-to-peer networking, mentorship programs, and relationship building.
YIPT is a non-profit organization with over 1000 members in Ontario. This diverse group of members consists entirely of insurance industry professionals at varied stages in their career ranging from entry level to seasoned.
We also encourage industry professionals at senior levels to join as members of the YIPT community. We are committed to promoting the growth of the organization’s diverse membership and connecting members and industry leaders.
Mission
To build, connect and inform Toronto’s insurance community by providing a platform for individuals to enhance their leadership skills through YIPT’s three organizational pillars: community enhancement, professional networking, and educational outreach. We aim to become the catalyst for individuals to stand out within the insurance industry and build their networks.
Vision
Through a strong, engaged and connected community, our vision is to continue to grow and evolve as Toronto’s leading networking and career development hub for insurance professionals.
C.A.R.E.
In fulfilling its mission, YIPT believes in the following values:
COLLABORATION
Working together with our stakeholders, we challenge each other, thrive on our diversity, and work to leverage our strength in making a difference.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to our supporters, members & partners.
RESPECT
We are always respectful of others, and their opinions and ideas.
EXCELLENCE
We maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in all that we do.
What We Do
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COMMUNITY
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CHARITY
03
DEVELOPMENT
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COMMUNITY
02
CHARITY
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DEVELOPMENT
Meet The Team
EXECUTIVE TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THOMAS WRIGHT
President
JESSICA COBURN
Board Member
ANDREI BELIK
Board Member & Co-Founder
Linda Sobaszek
Board Member
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TISHA HAMID
Vice President
CHRIS HIRTE
Board Chair & Co-Founder
Finn Magee
Board Member
Patrick Bellissimo
Board Member
EXECUTIVE TEAM
EVENTS
Patrick Bellissimo
Events Committee Chair
Pierce Colley
Events
Carol Nguyen
Events
Paolo Giardini
Events
EXECUTIVE TEAM
COMMUNICATIONS
Linda Sobaszek
Communications Lead
Sogol Mirkhani
Communications
Andrei Belik
Communications
EXECUTIVE TEAM
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
TISHA HAMID
Member Engagement | Committee Chair
HAILEY KRANICS
Member Engagement | Ambassador Program Lead
KAITLIN LIBETT
Member Engagement | Mentorship Program Lead
Jackson Wubs
Member Engagement | Charity Lead
EXECUTIVE TEAM
FINANCE
Finance Director
Finn Magee
Finance
DAVID OLEVSON
Finance | Recruitment and Relationships Lead
Matthew Magnus
