Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance

One of the membership benefits for Orchestras Canada members is access to Directors and Officers liability insurance through Cowan Insurance. Wondering what that actually means? On January 25, 2024, we hosted 3 experts from Cowan Insurance to give an overview of the exact product the Orchestras Canada members have access to, to ensure everyone is aware and comfortable with what they are insured for. The webinar discussed this insurance’s who’s, what’s and why’s! The session included looking at the coverage and explaining what it is, who would benefit from it, and going over some claims examples of why this would be important.

Presenters:

Matt Wilford, Director of Claims & Director Small Business Solutions at Cowan Insurance Group

“I joined the insurance industry in 2007 when I attended Mohawk College in their insurance program. After graduating in 2009 I have held various positions both on the insurance company as well as the brokerage side. In November of 2019 I joined Cowan Insurance Group in their claims department handling commercial claims. From their I was able to move up into a Specialist role focusing on more complex claims and eventually into a leadership position initially just leading the claims department and eventually expanding out to lead our sales and service team in the Small Business section f the organisation. I am very passionate about protecting businesses and families and have seen up close from my claims experience how important the proper insurance is. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my wife Nicole and our newborn daughter Eris going for hikes or walking the dogs. I also enjoy playing sports in local community recreation leagues in my community of Woodstock Ontario.”

Adam Beattie, Sales Consultant, Small Business Solutions

“After spending 14 years teaching TESOL overseas, I joined the insurance industry in 2022, looking for a new challenge. I have several friends in the industry, from benefits to commercial lines, and they all spoke highly of the profession, leading me to apply for my current position at Cowan. I enjoy my entire process with every client, from listening and gathering information about their businesses and operations to providing them with the coverage that will protect their businesses as they grow. I’m fortunate to be in a position that’s as challenging and rewarding as this one! Aside from my current sales role at Cowan, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My wife Minji, who I met overseas, and our two sons Raiden and Reuben like to travel and do activities together around the London area where we currently reside. We look forward to hitting the slopes this winter for the first time with some family and friends. ”

Angela Barham, National Business Development at K&K Insurance Canada

Angela Barham is the National Business Development Manager at K&K Insurance Canada, an MGA specializing in sport entertainment and leisure risk. With over 18 years of experience in insurance, she helps brokers across Canada find the best solutions for their clients.

Angela has successfully developed and maintained relationships with brokers nationwide, increasing K&K’s market share in the last three years. She has also created and delivered CE credit programs on sport entertainment and leisure risk, enhancing the knowledge and skills of her broker partners.

Angela is passionate about travel and sports- having visited over 60 plus cities worldwide and attended various events such as the Formula 1, Rogers Cup, and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil; she is a huge soccer fan, supporting Barcelona and Chelsea. When she is not working or traveling, she enjoys spending time with her 5-year-old daughter, going to concerts, dancing and trying out new restaurants.