About YIPVan
Empowering the next generation of insurance professionals — coast to coast.
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YIPVan is a regional initiative of the Young Insurance Professionals of Toronto (YIPT), designed to serve Vancouver’s growing community of emerging insurance talent. Built on YIPT’s proven foundation of mentorship, networking, and professional development, YIPVan provides early-career professionals with the tools, connections, and confidence to thrive in the industry.
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Whether you're new to the field or looking to support the next generation, YIPVan is your place to build relationships, grow your leadership skills, and become part of something bigger.
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Our first initiative? A structured mentorship program launching this fall — designed by YIPT, powered by the Vancouver community.
Local Leadership
YIPVan is driven by passionate local leaders who believe in the power of mentorship, community, and collaboration within the insurance industry. Get to know the local leaders bringing this mission to life.
MATHEW ALKERTON
MOHAMMAD (MOE) ARBAB HESARI
ANNA-LISA SIPPOLA
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Registration for the inaugural YIPVan Mentorship Program is now OPEN.
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We are excited to officially launch the YIPVan Mentorship Program!
Our program aims to motivate professionals to create meaningful relationships that allow them to progress and accelerate development.
How it works
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The program involves an (8) month commitment with a requirement of at least one (1) hour per month.
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Mentee/Mentor pairings will be facilitated by YIPVan's Team in September, with a follow-up launch event that same month. We are currently accepting applications for both mentors and mentees - please see application forms below! Please note that these applications are used in the pairing process, so the more information you provide the better!
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Mentees - should be newer to the insurance industry but still be at least one (1) year into their careers in order to have an idea of career progression and to build a meaningful relationship with their mentors.
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Mentors - should be seasoned insurance professionals with more than five (5) years of insurance related experience under their belts. Experience is crucial as they will be the guides for their mentees as they discover their careers in the insurance industry.
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Please Note: This program is only to be used as a tool for career development and NOT as a job seeking/recruiting tool.
*In the event of an imbalance between mentee/mentor applications, the YIPTVan Team will endeavor to pair individuals based on best fit, as well as a first come first serve basis.
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Testimonials from YIPT Mentorship Program
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“My experience with the YIPT mentoring program was extremely valuable. I feel lucky to have been paired with someone who demonstrates leadership through action, support and insight. Not only was I able to benefit from his perspective and attain the goals we had set together, but I feel we also developed an informal friendship, which I can carry with me beyond the time allocated through the program” - Mentee
"Being a Mentee in YIPT's Mentorship Program has been an amazing experience. In an industry where there are countless opportunities to learn, there is so much knowledge that can only be gained through experience. This Mentorship Program is the best example of that. My Mentor and I have facilitated a safe space where we regularly discuss our journeys, struggles, and 'north stars' while identifying parallels which has helped me grow immensely both personally and professionally." - Mentee
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"The YIPT Mentoring Program is something I really enjoyed. I have recommended it to other professionals already. It has helped me focus and set career and personal goals for myself as well as my Mentee. Together we have built a strong relationship and were able to gain so much insight into the different areas of our industry; it was a learning experience for both of us which we enjoyed immensely. Thank you for giving me this opportunity". - Mentor
"I’ve been very fortunate to have strong mentors during my career that helped my personal and professional development, and guide me in the right direction. YIPT has provided me with the rewarding opportunity to give back to the insurance community by providing the same advice and guidance I received while I was establishing myself in the industry" - Mentor
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“This has been a great program, run by excellent facilitators who genuinely seem to care about moving the industry forward in positive and constructive ways. My only regret is that I did not have access to this type of program when I was more junior in the industry. Our industry is seemingly in great hands with young and bright minds who seem to really care about what they do in and around their careers.” – Mentor
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