CABIP Announces New Partnership with Definity Canada
Definity Collaborates with CABIP to Strengthen Representation and Build Inclusive Talent Pipelines
Toronto, ON, Oct 1, 2026
The Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP) is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Definity. This relationship enhances the ability for Definity to connect with highly skilled Black insurance professionals through advocacy, mentorship, education, and networking opportunities.
“At Definity, our purpose is to build a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive, and that starts with fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible industry, said Marc Viola, Vice-President, Talent & Culture, at Definity. Collaborating with CABIP is a natural extension of Definity’s values and our social impact commitments. By supporting the representation and advancement of talented Black insurance professionals, we are helping create an industry where talent is recognized, opportunities are accessible, and individuals from all backgrounds can succeed and reach their full potential. We are proud to stand alongside CABIP to drive meaningful, systemic progress across the P&C sector.” – Micheal Filion, Manager, Public and Media Relations, Definity
This initiative marks a shared dedication to driving systemic change, increasing representation, and fostering career opportunities for underrepresented talent across the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurance landscape.
On behalf of CABIP, I am pleased to welcome Definity Insurance as a Silver-level sponsor. Advocacy, Mentorship, Education, and Networking are more than pillars of our association. They are practical pathways to increasing representation, creating opportunity, and supporting the advancement of Black professionals across Canada’s insurance industry.
Progress requires committed collaboration. When leading insurance organizations like Definity step forward, they provide CABIP with greater capacity to connect professionals, develop emerging talent, share knowledge, and advocate for a more inclusive industry.
We sincerely appreciate Definity’s support and look forward to building a meaningful collaboration that creates lasting value for our members and the broader insurance community.” Jeff Sutton, Sponsors & Partners, CABIP Board of Directors.
To learn more about Definity visit, www.definity.com
The Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP) is a not-for-profit association advocating for the advocating for the representation, inclusion, and advancement of Black professionals within the insurance industry.
For interview and press opportunities contact:
Jeff Sutton on behalf of Marketing & Communications
sponsorship@cabip.ca
Michael Filion
Manager, Public and Media Relations
Michael.filion@definity.com
(C) 226-750-6483