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Collectivfide Insurance Group Announces Hire of First CFO, Rick Burbridge
September 2024
Cambridge, ON: Collectivfide Insurance Group is pleased to announce the addition of Rick Burbridge as CFO
Collectivfide, a unique insurance group offering centralized services to its independent broker partners throughout their network, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Burbridge as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Burbridge brings a wealth of experience and expertise in financial management and a strategic vision that aligns with Collectivfide’s objectives, which will be instrumental in driving the Collectivfide's growth and operational excellence.
With over fifteen years of experience, Burbridge has a proven record of delivering strong financial results and fostering sustainable growth while providing expertise in financial modelling. Before joining Collectivfide, he served as CFO at DigitalEd and was Vice-President of Finance at InvestorCOM Inc., where he was for seven years.
"We are thrilled to welcome Rick Burbridge to the Collectivfide team," said Tony Ngo, President and CEO of Collectivfide. "Burbridge's extensive financial experience and strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow Collectivfide and deliver value to our broker partners and shareholders. We are confident and excited for Rick's leadership and vast knowledge to bring Collectivfide to new heights as we continue our mission of protecting and servicing the communities we live and work in."
Burbridge commented on his new role, saying, "I am excited to join Collectivfide at such a pivotal time in its journey. The company has built a strong foundation with a clear and exciting vision of the future for broker leaders. I look forward to working with the team and all of Collectivfide's partners to build on its success and contribute to its ongoing growth and innovation to the broker distribution channel."
Collectivfide is committed to empowering broker owners by providing centralized services, including human resources, marketing, access to new markets and more, all while maintaining operational autonomy. The addition of Burbridge to the leadership team underscores the growth Collectivfide has achieved in five years of operation and the trajectory it's on.
About Collectivfide Insurance Group Inc.
Collectivfide Insurance Group Inc. is in its fifth year of operation and has become a unique insurance group that offers centralized services to broker partners in their network. By providing human resources support, marketing, underwriting, data analytics and office optimizations, brokers can maintain their autonomy while focusing on servicing their clients and community. Joining the Collectivfide network allows broker partners to benefit from being part of a large brokerage without losing their personal connections to their communities and identities.
Formed in 2019, Collectivfide’s shareholders represent mutual insurance companies in Ontario and across Canada with more than a century-and-a-half of experience to draw upon. The company is committed to protecting the independent broker distribution channel. By working alongside broker partners, Collectivfide supports brokerages with all facets of their operations to help them focus on serving and building relationships with members of the communities they serve. At Collectivfide, we operate under the principle that mutual insurers and their broker partners are stronger when they work together.
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