Update: We are no longer accepting applications. The submission period closed on July 31, 2026.
June 4, 2026
The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) is notifying all licensees (members) that RIBO’s Governance and Nominations Committee has set dates for the upcoming Council candidate nominations period.
Further, the annual election of Council members will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at which time three Council members will be elected, each for a three-year term. Voting will take place in tandem with RIBO’s Annual General Meeting also being held on November 4.
The nomination period opened on June 4, 2026, and closed on July 31, 2026.
In accordance with By-Law 2, Article 2.5, additional nominations may be made from the floor at the Annual General Meeting.
We held a virtual information session on July 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Serving on Council is a tremendous opportunity to contribute to RIBO’s mandate of ensuring the public is protected in their interactions with insurance brokers. It is a rewarding experience and involves a significant commitment. If you are interested, we encourage you to put your name forward.
RIBO is the self-regulatory organization responsible for overseeing all licensed general insurance brokers in Ontario and protecting the public interest.
Our vision is a property and casualty insurance marketplace where consumers and brokers are well informed and protected, and where transactions are conducted fairly.
Our mission is to maintain a customer-centric regulated environment where brokers can provide informed guidance, responsive service, and foster confidence by protecting the interests of all Ontarians.
Our mandate is to protect and advocate on behalf of the Ontario public by regulating insurance transactions with brokers.
RIBO is governed by a Council consisting of:
The Council acts as a board of directors supervising the management and affairs of the corporation and is responsible for setting policies and guidelines.
The role requires Council members to uphold and maintain RIBO’s core values and to ensure fair transactions between consumers and insurance brokers in Ontario.
As a Council member, you are required to act in the best interests of RIBO and its public protection mandate. In this role, you will not represent the firm you work for or promote personal interests.
Details about Council, eligibility, meetings, conflicts of interest, and protection of Council members can be found in By-Law 1, Articles 6-11.
All RIBO licensees in good standing may submit an application. Candidates should review the full criteria found in By-Law 1, Section 6.2.
Eligible applicants from all backgrounds and demographics are welcome to apply.
There are three vacancies that will be filled in November 2026.
RIBO Council members are involved in:
Two to four days a month is required for preparation and attendance of committee and Council meetings. Your total time commitment will depend on the committees you serve on.
Committee and Council meetings are generally held during regular business hours.
Typically, Council meetings are held in-person at the RIBO office in downtown Toronto, while Committee meetings are typically held online.
Council meetings can be attended online, when required, however in-person attendance is strongly preferred.
Brokers interested in running for election, are encouraged to discuss this time commitment with their employer prior to running for Council.
Council members are paid a per diem for time spent on committee and Council work. The rate is set annually by the Audit and Finance Committee at a level equal to that specified by the Ontario Government’s Agencies and Appointments Directive – Schedule B, Member rate for Part-Time appointees. In addition, Council members are reimbursed for necessary out-of-pocket expenses (including travel).
For more information, see Council Member Remuneration and Expense Policy.
Confirm you are eligible to run by reviewing the eligibility criteria found in By-Law 1, Section 6.2.
Complete the Council Member Candidate Self-Evaluation Questionnaire 2026.
The Council member candidate online application is now closed.
Completed candidate application materials were due to RIBO no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026.
Applications are currently being reviewed for completeness, and candidates’ eligibility will be confirmed by RIBO staff. All complete and eligible applications will then be forwarded to the Governance and Nominations Committee for review.
A short list of candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with the Governance and Nominations Committee on September 16 or 17, 2026. Please hold availability on at least one of these days. Candidates unable to participate in the interview process will be disqualified.
The Governance and Nominations Committee will bring forward a recommended list of candidates for Council approval. If approved by Council, these candidates will be recommended to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
All applicants will be updated regarding their application by October 13, 2026.
The recommended candidates will be posted on RIBO’s website by October 14, 2026.
Candidates not on the recommended list may wish to consider their options under By-Law 2, Article 2.5.
This new process was created to balance the skills and achieve a broad range of personal and professional experiences on Council. Not being recommended does not necessarily represent a lack of qualifications. It may simply mean that a candidate’s skills and experience are already represented on Council, and they could be recommended as a Council member at a future date.
Those considering running for Council were invited to register to attend the online information session to learn more about what is involved in being a Council member. The online session was held live on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Watch the recording.
Nominations from the floor (in accordance with By-Law 2, Article 2.5) must be made in writing and addressed to the Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee. Nominations can be sent to elections@ribo.com with “Attn: GNC Chair” in the subject line.
The Composition Matrix, outlined in the tables below, highlights the desirable personal attributes each Council member should possess and the collective skills and experiences that should be reflected on Council to best support its public protection mandate. This includes the goal of reflecting both individual and professional diversity.
Council has identified five critical attributes that all Council members should possess. If you have most or all of these, we encourage you to consider running for Council.
To round out Council this year, in addition to the skills outlined in the table below, we are looking for individuals with experience in at least one of the following areas:
A key attribute of a good Council is diversity of thought, experience, and background, along with the full range of skills required to guide the organization.
Council’s role is broad and requires various skill sets and experiences that lead to rich discussion, meaningful direction, and knowledgeable oversight.
To support this goal, Council has developed the following criteria, which identifies the skills that Council should possess as a group.
It is not expected that each member of Council possesses all these skills and experiences individually, but that all these skills are represented collectively amongst the 13 members of Council.
Please contact elections@ribo.com with any questions you may have.
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