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Adrien Bonhomme is the Director of External Relations at Assuris, a non-profit, industry-funded organization that protects Canadian policyholders if their life and health insurance company fails. He leads Assuris' Communication and External Relations team, which is responsible for developing, executing, and evaluating communication plans that support and engage financial advisors and member companies. Adrien brings extensive experience in marketing and communications. He began his career in advertising agencies before transitioning to the client side, where he worked at Manulife for 8 years prior to joining Assuris.

Tyler Wilson is a graduate of the University of Guelph, where he earned an Honours degree in Economics and Finance. He began his career in the banking industry in 2016, focusing on supporting goodwill M&A activity across Canada. By 2018, Tyler used this experience to execute the first transactions for a large Canadian bank to the Wealth Management sector and continued to spearhead the growth of that program. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative approach to working with people, Tyler joined CLG, the ideal fit for the Advisor lending program to support Wealth Managers, Advisors, Planners and Dealers across Canada.

Paul's practice focuses on trust, estate, and incapacity planning and administration, and advising financial institutions and other organizations in respect of related issues.

His extensive experience includes planning for individuals with high value and complex assets, planning and implementing family governance structures, cross-border planning, working with clients to provide for beneficiaries with disabilities, and implementing corporate structures as part of tax and other planning.

Paul is currently a member of the STEP Canada Board of Directors, chair of the STEP Canada National Conference, past-chair of STEP Ottawa, and Internation Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC).

Margaret Mede joined AXIS as Head of Canada Claims in 2019. Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and technical proficiency, Margaret leads a team of claim professionals who partner with insureds and brokers to build strong relationships and drive efficient and pragmatic claim resolution. A native Montrealer, Margaret became a member of both the Quebec and Ontario bar associations following the completion of her law degree at McGill University in 2007. She holds a Masters in International Business Law from University College London, and is licensed as a commercial lines claim adjuster with Quebec’s Autorité des marchés financiers.

Amanda is the Claims Manager for AXIS Canada Claims, Professional Lines. With over 14 years of industry experience she has a deep understanding of a variety of lines of business, including Property, CGL, E&O, Cyber, and Financial Lines. Throughout her career, Amanda has distinguished herself as a trusted claims partner; recognized for exceptional customer service as well as her ability to effectively manage complex claims. She takes a client-centered approach to her work, always striving to ensure that her clients receive the best possible outcomes. Amanda holds an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Financial Planning from Seneca College. Her combination of education and practical experience has given her a well-rounded understanding of the insurance industry. "