Why Become a Mentor?

Mentorship is a great way to introduce new talent to the broker channel. You can make a tremendous difference for newcomers who are exploring the idea of working for a brokerage or need guidance on how to begin their career.

For inquiries or registration assistance, contact BrokerPathway@ibao.on.ca

2024-2025 Mentorship Terms

Become an IBAO Mentor today and contribute to the growth of our industry. When you apply, you can choose from the following upcoming terms:

  • Fanshawe College (Fall): Oct 2024 to Dec 2024
  • Humber College: Oct 2024 to Dec 2024
  • Conestoga College: Jan 2025 to Mar 2025
  • Centennial College: Jan 2025 to Mar 2025
  • Mohawk College: Jan 2025 to Mar 2025
  • Seneca College: Jan 2025 to Mar 2025
  • Fanshawe College: (Winter) Feb 2025 to Apr 2025
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5-Week Mentorship Program

To bring awareness to what it’s like to have a career in the Broker channel, we’re launching the 5-Week Mentorship Program. This program is tailored to veterans and students from the University of Waterloo, providing them with the opportunity to connect with experienced brokers who offer guidance and insights into the insurance brokerage industry. Sign up today!

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"The IBAO Mentorship program put me in a position where I was able to coach and offer advice to a young and eager future insurance broker! The program helped refresh my excitement as a broker and it felt awesome to be offering meaningful advice to a person who genuinely cares about the future of their career."

Ben Stiller, National Truck League Insurance Brokers

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  • Who can be a Mentor?

    • Owner/Sr. Managers
    • Experienced brokers
    • brokers with under 5 years of experience
    • Must be an IBAO member broker

  • What is the time commitment required?

    Each college has set a different mentoring program “term”. Depending on which college the student you are matched with comes from, the Mentorship Program will run for a single term within the months of October to April.

    • The number of times you meet with your mentee will be determined between you and your student match. Setting the meet up structure is 100% dictated by you and your mentee. IBAO does not monitor or enforce a specific meet-up structure.

  • Which Ontario Colleges are currently participating in this program?

     

    • Fanshawe College (Fall): Oct 2023 to Dec 2023
    • Humber College: Oct 2023 to Mar 2024
    • Conestoga College: Jan 2024 to Mar 2024
    • Centennial College: Jan 2024 to Mar 2024
    • Mohawk College: Jan 2024 to Mar 2024
    • Seneca College: Jan 2024 to Mar 2024
    • Fanshawe College: (Winter) Feb 2024 to Apr 2024

  • How does the matching process work?

    IBAO will review all applications and make the matches based on the information provided. Matches will be based on availability, career goals/interests of the student, geography and the professional experience of the mentor. All applicants will receive notification of their match by email.

  • More Questions?

    If you have further inquires, please reach out to BrokerPathway@ibao.on.ca