About Us

Who are we

The Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP) is a member-based organization dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black professionals within the Canadian insurance industry through advocacy, mentorship, education, and networking opportunities.

Our Mission

Advocating for representation, inclusion and advancement of Black professionals within the Canadian insurance industry.

Our pillars

Board Members

Richard McGee

Chair, Founder

Gavin Douglas

Vice Chair

Patrick Espeut

Treasurer

Wayne Hewitt

Governance & Audit

Donovan Williams

Information Technology

David Watson

Professional Development

Yanique Smith

Advocacy

Andrew Munroe

Andrew Munroe

Branding

Devon Jeffers

Mentorship

Jeff Sutton

Sponsorships

Sheldon D. Williams

Board Member, Past Chair, Founder

Ayatullah Mujtabah

Board Member

Past Board Members

Dionne Bowers

Dionne Bowers

Past Chair, Founder

Ingrid Wilson

Past Governance and Audit

Cara Stewart

Past Board Member

Marc-André Misat

Past Board Member

Alexia Rimpel

Past Board Member

CABIP Founders

Collectively Sheldon D. Williams, Richard McGee & Dionne Bowers have worked in the insurance industry for over 50 years and in this time, the three insurance professionals have recognized the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in this industry. They are ready for change.

Sheldon D. Williams

Richard McGee

Dionne Bowers

The insurance industry in Canada continues to be stable and healthy and can be so much more lucrative if the right talent is in place. The Canadian Insurance Association of Black Insurance Professionals supports progress and are ready to have representation at the head of the insurance table. Now is our time.