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Greg Markell is a leading insurance expert on the topic of cyber and privacy liability. He has advised public, private, and non-profit organizations regarding their risk transfer of organizational exposure to cyber-related losses. Greg received his Bachelor of Commerce degree with a minor in Economics from Queen’s University. He is a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional and an accredited Canadian Risk Manager.

Sasha Tregebov is the Director of BIT Canada. He specializes in applying behavioural science to financial regulation and has worked extensively with the Ontario Securities Commission, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario, and many others. He recently led an innovative study with the OSC on use cases for AI in retail investing.

James Bennett is the COO and head of Management Liability at Ridge Canada. He has deep technical expertise in specialized lines—including Directors and Officers (D&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and Fiduciary Liability Insurance (FLI). James has spent 17 of his 19 years in insurance focusing on D&O underwriting and product development, with a focus on private and non-profit companies. His analytical approach ensures precision in risk evaluation, underwriting data integrity, and strategic decision-making for commercial portfolios.

Michael is the Managing Director of Travelers Canada covering Ontario and Atlantic Canada. He has been with Travelers for 10 years and has experience as the lead underwriter for major projects across all contractual levels. He currently leads the underwriting team based out of the Toronto Head Office. Michael holds a Bachelor of Management with an Economics minor from Dalhousie University.

Gordon is a senior field underwriter at Travelers Canada and works out of the Toronto office. He has been working on the Contract Surety team since 2019 and primarily handles accounts within and around the GTA region. Gordon holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University).

Business Development Manager

Business Development Specialist

Robert J. Mahomed is a Senior Underwriter & Vice President at Swiss Re, bringing expertise in risk management solutions. Within the insurance sector at Swiss Re, they focus on underwriting professional and management liability solutions, providing risk management support, and contributing to business expansion strategies. Prior to joining Swiss Re, Robert spent a significant period at Aon, progressing through roles of increasing responsibility. During their tenure at Aon, they served as Senior Vice President and Executive Director, focusing on strategic account management and delivering insurance and risk management advisory services to global professional service and technology clients. Their activities also encompassed managing the division’s professional liability claims database and supporting the development of risk management products and services. Earlier in their career at Aon, as Vice President & Director, Robert continued to drive growth, manage key accounts, and provide insurance and risk management advice. Robert's background reflects a strong focus on risk mitigation, underwriting practices, and client relationship management within the insurance and consulting industries. Their experience demonstrates capabilities in risk assessment, policy structuring, and delivering advisory services.

Margaret Mede joined AXIS as Head of Canada Claims in 2019. Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and technical proficiency, Margaret leads a team of claim professionals who partner with insureds and brokers to build strong relationships and drive efficient and pragmatic claim resolution. With an insurance career that began in Professional Lines, Margaret has extensive experience handling high-severity and high-complexity liability claims. A native Montrealer, Margaret became a member of both the Quebec and Ontario bar associations following the completion of her law degree at McGill University in 2007. She holds a Masters in International Business Law from University College London, and is licensed as a commercial lines claim adjuster with Quebec’s Autorité des marchés financiers.