PRESS RELEASES

Toronto, ON — November 3, 2026 — CNA Canada today announced that Catherine Roe, President & Chief Agent, CNA Canada, has been elected to The Insurance Institute of Canada’s Board of Governors.

Roe was formally elected at the Institute’s Annual General Meeting, held October, 27 2026, and will serve as Vice Chair, Membership-at-Large. In this role, she will work alongside industry leaders from across the country to support the Institute’s mandate of advancing professionalism, education, and leadership within Canada’s insurance community.

“The Insurance Institute of Canada plays a critical role in developing the talent, standards and leadership that sustain and strengthen our profession,” said Catherine Roe, President & Chief Agent, CNA Canada. “I’m honoured to join the Board of Governors and to work alongside industry peers in support of a vibrant and inclusive membership. Investing in people, through education, mentorship and professional development, is essential to the long-term success of our industry, and I look forward to contributing to the Institute’s efforts to build a strong, future-ready insurance community across Canada.”
 

The Insurance Institute of Canada is the premier professional education body for the property and casualty insurance industry, playing a critical role in education, accreditation, and professional standards nationwide. Roe’s appointment reflects her deep industry
experience and long-standing commitment to developing talent and strengthening the profession.

“Catherine’s election to the Board of Governors reflects both her leadership within the industry and her strong commitment to advancing the profession,” said Peter Hohman, MBA, FCIP, ICD.D, President, and CEO of The Insurance Institute of Canada. “Her experience leading a national organization, combined with her focus on developing talent and supporting inclusive, high-performing teams, will bring valuable perspective to our work. We look forward to her contributions as we continue to empower and support the next generation of insurance professionals across Canada.”

As President & Chief Agent of CNA Canada, Roe oversees all aspects of CNA’s Canadian operations, working closely with the global and local executive teams to drive profitable growth, strengthen market position, shape a culture where talent thrives, and deliver on the company’s commitment to clients and brokers.

About CNA Canada

In Canada, products and services are provided by Continental Casualty Company, a leading specialist commercial property and casualty insurance provider for clients and brokers in all local geographies, backed by more than 100 years of experience. For more information, please visit CNA Canada at www.cnacanada.ca.

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