OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
CAMERON COPELAND, MBA, CPA, CMA, FCIP, CRM
President & CEO, SPGC
Cameron Copeland started his insurance career in 2002 with AIG, as Property and Inland Marine Specialist. That led to a partnership opportunity in Cansure in 2011. After merging operations with Beacon Underwriting in 2014, Cameron assumed the role of President in 2017 and focused on developing scale to benefit customers. i3 Underwriting joined the group in 2020, and the company was renamed Specialty Program Group Canada. Cameron now leads a diverse team of professionals across Canada providing general P&C and niche/specialty insurance under operating brands Cansure, Beacon, and i3 Underwriting. Claim services are provided for underwriting units under the brand Specialty Claims Canada. As a leader, Cameron is focused on innovation and growth and ensuring a strong culture and operational platform that delivers excellent customer experiences and reliable results. Cameron holds an MBA from Queens University and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), and Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designations. Cameron and his family live in Vancouver, BC.
JOHANN SCHNEIDER
Chief Operations Officer
CHRIS MARCINKIEWICZ
Chief Underwriting Officer
ED QUEK
Chief Innovation Officer
SCOTT BARTON
Chief Technology Officer
DENISE YENG
Head of Distribution
CHRISTY KNOWLES
Director, Human Resources
HAYLEY DUNCAN
Director, Operational Services
ANDREW CHARTERS
Director, Corporate Affairs
ERIC LANGILLE
Director, Marketing
GARY HORGA
VP, Business Development
NATALIE WEBER
VP, Business Development