Council President’s Message Posted on January 12, 2026 (January 13, 2026) by RIBO Happy New Year! As RIBO’s new Council President, I am thrilled to start 2026 with a clear vision and a strong commitment to our broker community. A new year brings new opportunities, and this year our focus is on bringing RIBO’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan to life. Built on three pillars (i.e., effective regulation, engagement, and operational excellence), this plan will guide the initiatives you will see in the months and years ahead….
2025-2028 Strategic Plan and Townhall Posted on September 2, 2025 (September 2, 2025) by RIBO Built on RIBO’s strong foundation, our 2025-2028 strategic plan is designed to sustain and enhance RIBO’s role as a high-performing, transparent, and collaborative organization….
Participate in RIBO’s Exam Question Writing Workshop Posted on May 30, 2025 (May 30, 2025) by RIBO Are you interested in playing a vital role in shaping the future of insurance education and licensing in Ontario? The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) is looking to assemble a small, well-rounded group of professionals from various insurance broker licensing levels, educational backgrounds, and industry roles to join our writing workshop. Together, subject matter experts will help to develop licensing exam questions, which are also known as ‘items.’…
Mark Abraham Named New CEO of Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario Posted on April 29, 2025 (May 7, 2025) by RIBO The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Abraham to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025 succeeding Patrick Ballantyne, who will be retiring from RIBO after 20 years of dedicated leadership and service to the organization….
Patrick Ballantyne to Retire as RIBO CEO Posted on November 26, 2024 (March 13, 2025) by RIBO Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) CEO Patrick Ballantyne has announced his intention to retire from the role, effective June 30, 2025, after more than 20 years of service with the province’s general insurance regulator. The news was shared by outgoing RIBO Council President Rick Orr during the organization’s recent Annual General Meeting….