IBAO Honours 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners

The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) announced finalists and winners of the 2025 Awards of Excellence last week during its annual Gala at IBAOcon. Awards across six categories recognize exceptional talent within Ontario’s broker community.  

“Ontario Brokers demonstrate incredible commitment to their clients and communities every day,” said IBAO President Shara Bierman. “Our Awards of Excellence program shines a spotlight on those making a real impact. It’s inspiring to see—congrats to all the individuals, teams and businesses who were nominated this year.” 

2025 IBAO Awards of Excellence  

Large Brokerage | Nacora  
Nacora Insurance Brokers, based in Mississauga, provides Commercial insurance and risk-management solutions by combining international specialist capabilities with responsive local service. 
Runner Up | Begin Insurance  

Small Brokerage | Mackay Insurance   
Based in Belleville, Mackay Insurance Brokers offers Personal & Commercial insurance with a strong focus on community-driven service across the Quinte region.  
Runner Up | Solutions Insurance Group 

DEI | Eris van Mayhem, PrimeService Insurance    
Eris champions equity and inclusion, helping ensure transgender and non-binary clients are accurately represented while driving industry adoption of inclusive policies and practices. 
Runner Up | NFP  

Rising Talent | Sri Nagumantri, Solutions Insurance Group  
Sri is a client-focused broker whose leadership combines technology, mentorship and a multicultural approach to deliver exceptional service to clients across Ontario.  
Runner Up | Bianca Di Florio, Collectivfide 

Rodney Hancock Affiliate | Windsor Essex County Insurance Brokers Association  
WECIBA is dedicated to broker education, industry advocacy and community engagement, helping Windsor and Essex County brokers thrive and excel. 
Runners Up | Insurance Brokers Association of Toronto Region, Mississauga Insurance Brokers Association, Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association  

InsurTech | QuickFacts  
QuickFacts aggregates carrier underwriting data into searchable charts and workflows, helping brokers compare products, access forms and streamline internal processes. 
Runner Up | Quandri