11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Do you have the right insurance coverage at every stage of your career? This session will include the latest updates on OMA Insurance (OMAI) products and services and how they can protect you and your practice. Plus, a discussion on navigating cyber insurance and safeguarding your practice in the digital age.
Presented by Preya Singh-Cushnie, Senior Director, OMA Insurance and Kim Stewart, Vice President, Hub International
Preya Singh-Cushnie is deeply committed to making a positive impact and has accumulated more than 23 years of leadership experience across various financial services organizations, from global giants to mid-sized firms, both internationally and domestically. She currently holds a senior leadership role at the Ontario Medical Association, a not-for-profit organization, overseeing OMA Insurance distribution that serves 45,000 physicians in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
In addition to her insurance responsibilities, Preya actively supports the association’s advocacy efforts, contributing to physician and patient care initiatives through cross functional work at the OMA.
Preya is also a Licensed Life Insurance Agent and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University. She approaches leadership with a focus on empathy, transparency, and a clear sense of purpose. She has a knack for facilitating positive changes by collaborating effectively with internal and external partners, committees, and the OMA Insurance Board to advance the insurance program and advocacy work. Her dedication extends to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, with a special focus on supporting mental wellness initiatives. This commitment has led her to serve as a Director and Treasurer for CMHA Durham. Before her involvement with CMHA Durham, Preya spent four years as a member and Vice Chair of the Town of Ajax Diversity and Community Engagement Committee.
Kim Stewart brings her 20+ years of insurance industry experience alongside a passion for demystifying insurance in her leadership of HUB’s program’s team. Kim leads a team of 15 people providing commercial risk management services to numerous provincial and national associations and other affinity and non-profit groups.
Kim has developed and presented numerous webinars for provincial and national associations on topics such as professional liability, water damage mitigation, cyber risks in healthcare and digital health risk exposures.
As an associate professor at Humber College’s Insurance Management program, Kim’s enthusiasm extends to her sharing knowledge with students looking to enter the insurance industry. She is also a proud contributor to the Women’s Insurance Cancer Crusade and Holland Bloorview’s Capes for Kids campaign.