Seminars and Webinars 

CIAA seminars and webinars are renowned for delivering the highest-quality education and insights in the accounting and finance sectors. Designed by industry experts, our sessions cover cutting-edge topics, emerging trends, and best practices that equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel. Whether in-person or online, CIAA offers a dynamic learning experience that connects you with industry leaders, fosters professional growth, and keeps you ahead in a fast-evolving field.

Upcoming events

    • 14 May 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • EY Toronto Offices - 100 Adelaide Street West
    Register


    CIAA May 2025 Seminar and Social

    Presented by EY

    Registration Now Open!


    Join us in-person at the EY Toronto Offices (100 Adelaide St. W.on 

    May 14, 2025 from 3:00pm-6:00pm EST.

    Presented by:


    Please see below for ticket details!

    Tickets:

    Members:            $140.00  

    Non-Members:       $190.00 


    Agenda:

    3:00 – 3:15pm | Registration

    3:15 – 4:00pm | Practical and Ethical AI

    • Join our AI and Technology specialists who will walk through practical AI applications for a finance professional, specifically addressing how AI can be applied in your day-to-day activities in a ‘Day in the life of’ format.  Followed by things to remember to ethically apply AI in your roles.

    4:00 – 4:45pm | Global insurance insights applicable for the Canadian market

    • Join our Business and Finance consulting teams who will discuss the FY25 global insurance insights and how they apply to the Canadian market.  Included in the discussion will be a focus on the current geopolitical landscape and the impact on insurers resulting from U.S. and Canadian tariffs.

    4:45 – 6:00pm | Networking event Generously sponsored by EY


    Speakers:


    Jullie Hands

    Insurance Business Consulting Leader, Partner

    EY Canada

    Duncan Meadows

    Insurance People Consulting Leader, Partner

    EY Canada

    Sukhman Sohi

    AI Enabled Automation, Senior Manager

    EY Canada

    Daniel Willmann

    FAAS Insurance, Partner

    EY Canada


    Cancellation Policy

    A cancellation fee of $25.00 applies until May 4, 2025, after which no refunds will be provided. Substitutions will be allowed at no additional charge. 
    • 29 May 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


     Future of Insurance Finance 

    Presented by PWC

    Registration Now Open!

    • General Insurance Market Update: Insights from year-end results across Life and P&C sectors, key performance drivers, and implications of softening market conditions.
    • Regulatory Developments: Overview of  E23 guidelines and emerging expectations around model risk management
    • Finance Function Trends: Post-IFRS 17 transformation strategies—comparing manual workarounds vs. full operating model redesign, with real-life insurer examples.
    • AI in Insurance & Finance: Practical use cases of AI enhancing roles in claims, finance, and actuarial functions—supporting people, not replacing them.

    Ticket Price:

    Non-Members: $60

     Members: Complimentary

    Speakers:

    Kareem Sandid 

    Insurance Strategy and Operations Director 

    PWC 


    Cassandra Tontini 

    Insurance Finance Transformation Director 

    PWC 


    Ben Sweeting 

    Insurance Finance Transformation Director 

    PWC 


    Hosted virtually on Zoom

    *Please note link will be shared closer to the day of event.*

    Cancellation Policy

    A cancellation fee of $25.00 applies until May 4, 2025, after which no refunds will be provided. Substitutions will be allowed at no additional charge. 

    • 5 Jun 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • 25 Jun 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Online
    Register


    CIAA Virtual Fundamentals of Insurance Accounting

    This workshop provides a comprehensive study in the application and theory of P&C insurance accounting, featuring material focused on IFRS 17.

    The Fundamentals of Insurance Accounting Course is our marque learning and development program that attracts insurance finance professionals from all over Canada. This course provides our attendees with a look at every facet of the P&C insurance business and how each function works together. You'll be challenged by experienced instructors and peers throughout the course. The program outline demonstrates our commitment to providing superior L&D programming to both our members and our industry as a whole. This course is a valuable investment for both you and your company.  - Patrick Espeut, Former President, CIAA 

    CIAA 2025 Fundamentals of Insurance Accounting Schedule *

    June 5th

    11AM - 4PM ET 

    Introduction and Premiums, Instructor Session 

    June 9th 

    12PM - 4PM ET 

    Premiums: Tutoring Sessions (Small Groups) 

    June 11th 

    12PM - 2PM ET 

    Premiums Assignment

    June 12th 

    12PM - 4PM ET 

    Claims, Instructor Session 

    June 16th 

    12PM - 4PM ET 

    Claims: Tutoring Sessions (Small Groups) 

    June 18th 

    12PM - 2PM ET 

    Claims Assignment 

    June 19th

    12PM - 4PM ET 

    Annual Return, Instructor Session 

    June 23rd 

    12PM - 4PM ET 

    Annual Return: Tutoring Sessions (Small Groups) 

    June 25th 

    12PM - 3PM ET 

    Annual Return: Assignment, Third Module 



     

    * The Course schedule is subject to change.

    REGISTRATION

    Early Bird Rate$1700.00 plus HST  (*Available until May 13, 2025)

    Regular Rate$2000.00 plus HST

    Group Rate Early Bird (5 tickets)$6800.00 plus HST  (*Available until May 13, 2025)

    Group Rate Regular (5 tickets): $8000.00 plus HST

    GROUP SPECIAL

    Fifth registered student from one Organization receives complimentary access to the 2025 Fundamentals of Insurance Accounting Course. Contact events@ciaa.org for group registration.

    COURSE TIMELINE

    Registration fee includes:

    • Industry required course content focused on IFRS17

    • Cost of instruction and materials

    • A two-year complimentary CIAA membership
      (promo code to be provided after the course)

    • Meal Delivery Voucher for the networking social

    * Attendees must have access to a laptop computer and strong internet for the duration of the course as materials will be accessible online only. 

    * All instructions and tutor sessions will be run online. Registered students will receive login instructions and access to pre-read materials in advance.

    A cancellation fee of $350.00 applies after June 1, 2025. Substitutions will be allowed at no additional charge.

Past events

19 Mar 2025 2025 OSFI B-15 focus areas for Compliance: GHG Emissions, Climate Risk, and Disclosures
11 Dec 2024 CIAA Tax Update 2024
26 Nov 2024 CIAA Annual Accounting Update 2024
30 Oct 2024 CIAA Southwestern Ontario Fall 2024 Seminar
8 Sep 2024 2024 CIAA Annual Conference
21 Aug 2024 CIAA 2024 Golf Tournament
27 Jun 2024 CIAA Webinar: ESG Bonus Session
4 Jun 2024 CIAA Mentorship Mixer
30 May 2024 CIAA Seminar: Modernizing Your Finance Function After IFRS 17
14 Feb 2024 2023 CIAA Annual Tax Update Recording
12 Dec 2023 CIAA Virtual Tax Update (December 12, 2023)
4 Dec 2023 2023 CIAA Annual Accounting Update Recording
22 Nov 2023 CIAA Annual Accounting Update
25 Oct 2023 CIAA Southwestern Ontario Fall Seminar (October 25, 2023)
10 Sep 2023 2023 CIAA Annual Conference
30 Aug 2023 Toronto Blue Jays Social Event
25 Aug 2023 CIAA 2023 Golf Tournament
17 Jul 2023 CIAA Webinar: ESG DAY (July 17, 2023)
9 Jun 2023 CIAA Virtual Fundamentals of Insurance Accounting Course 2023
22 Mar 2023 CIAA Webinar: Navigating the New Market Reality and the Impact to Insurance Strategy (March 22, 2023)
14 Dec 2022 CIAA Webinar: Tax Update (December 14, 2022)
24 Nov 2022 CIAA Annual Accounting Update & Performance Management and Digitization Session (November 24, 2022)
23 Nov 2022 CIAA Annual Accounting Update Recording
11 Sep 2022 2022 CIAA Annual Conference
15 Jul 2022 CIAA 2022 Golf Tournament
14 Jun 2022 CIAA Virtual Fundamentals of Insurance Accounting Course 2022
26 May 2022 CIAA May Webinar
15 May 2022 CIAA 2022 Advanced Course
28 Apr 2022 CIAA Digital Seminar - Cyber Risk & Fraud
7 Jan 2022 Webinar Recording: Tax Updates (December 2021)
16 Dec 2021 Tax Update
25 Nov 2021 Annual Accounting Update
25 Nov 2021 Webinar Recording: Annual Accounting update
23 Nov 2021 Making Sense of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Trends
23 Nov 2021 Webinar Recording: Making Sense of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Trends
23 Sep 2021 CIAA 2021 Golf Tournament
21 Sep 2021 CIAA Annual Conference
24 Jun 2021 CIAA Exclusive Webinar Series: IFRS17 Day
8 Jun 2021 CIAA Virtual Fundamentals of Accounting Course 2021
27 May 2021 Recording: CIO Panel Discussion, presented by Deloitte
29 Apr 2021 CIAA Webinar Recording: IFRS 17 in Action – Showcasing key elements of a successful IFRS 17 implementation.
25 Mar 2021 CIAA Accounting Update, presented by KPMG
25 Feb 2021 Fast-Tracking IFRS 17 Implementation
28 Jan 2021 Webinar Recording: Digital Labour - Enabling Productivity and Automation in the Digital Age
10 Dec 2020 Recording: CIAA Annual Tax Update, Presented by PwC
26 Nov 2020 CIAA Webinar Recording: CFO Panel Discussion, presented by PwC
29 Oct 2020 CIAA Webinar Recording: Payments Modernization in Canada Presented by Clearpay
30 Sep 2020 CIAA Webinar Recording: The Roaring 20(20)s, presented by Clearwater
22 Sep 2020 CIAA 2020 Golf Tournament
8 Sep 2020 CIAA 2020 Fundamentals of Accounting Virtual Course
27 Aug 2020 CIAA Webinar Recording: EY NextWave Insights, presented by EY
25 Jun 2020 CIAA Webinar Recording: COVID19 and the New Reality, presented by KPMG
24 Mar 2020 CIAA Annual Tax Seminar
5 Mar 2020 CIAA Southwestern Ontario Spring Seminar
20 Nov 2019 CIAA Webinar Recording: Southwestern Ontario Fall Seminar
13 Nov 2019 CIAA Webinar Recording: Fall Technology Seminar, presented by BDO Canada and Moody's Analytics
24 Oct 2019 CIAA 2019 Accounting Update
15 Sep 2019 2019 CIAA Annual Conference: Embrace the Road Ahead
9 Jun 2019 CIAA 2019 Fundamentals of Accounting Course
3 Jun 2019 CIAA Inaugural Southwestern Seminar 2019
26 May 2019 CIAA 2019 Advanced Course
8 May 2019 CIAA Accounting Seminar 2019
26 Mar 2019 CIAA Annual Tax Seminar 2019
28 Feb 2019 CIAA 2019 Technology Seminar

The CIAA's mission is to connect and engage insurance professionals and organizations through thought leadership and enhancement of financial management and insurance accounting.

Contact: Canadian Insurance Accountants Association, 705 - 1 Eglinton Ave E., Toronto, ON M4P 3A1

Tel: 416 840 5662 |  Email info@ciaa.org

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