Call for nominations for election to the Insurance Adjusters’ Council (open until Sept 26)

Nominate a colleague to the Insurance Adjusters’ Council

The Alberta Insurance Council is seeking nominations to fill the position of one insurance adjuster to the Insurance Adjusters’ Council. Elected council members play a vital role in protecting the public and regulating the industry. If you know an eligible colleague, send your nomination by 4:30 pm, September 26, 2024.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered, candidates must:

• reside in Alberta;
• be engaged in the insurance business, hold an Adjusters Certificate of Authority, and have held the certificate for five years before the election;
• never have been convicted of an offence under the Insurance Act (the Act);
• never have had their Certificate of Authority suspended or revoked;
• never have been levied a penalty under Section 480 (1)(a) of the Act, and never have been levied a penalty in the preceding five years under Section 480 (1) (b, c, d, or e) of the Act; and
• not be employed by an insurer.

Full eligibility requirements can be found in Sections 5 and 29 of the Insurance Councils Regulation. 

No individual may be nominated as a candidate for membership on more than one Council at the same time, nor may they be a candidate for membership or a member on a Council and Appeal Board at the same time.

What are the expectations of a nominee if elected?

A position on the Insurance Adjusters’ Council holds a term of three years and council members must be available for meetings as needed.

Compensation is paid on a per diem basis. Expenses directly associated with Insurance Adjusters’ Council business will be reimbursed.

How do I nominate a candidate?

All nominations may be submitted to the Alberta Insurance Council by email to elections@abcouncil.ab.ca. The nomination requirements are:

• A letter of nomination signed by a minimum of five licensed insurance adjusters.
• A brief biography of the nominee, including a headshot, that may be distributed to eligible voters.

The deadline for nominations is 4:30 pm on September 26, 2024. For more information, please contact Perry Lin at 587-390-0233.