Paul Brown is Executive Chairman for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN), a role he assumed in July 2022. Previously, Paul was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 

Paul is responsible for strategically expanding IDC WIN's insurance and wealth management platform for independent Advisors. He has held this role since 2006. Paul works collaboratively with other leaders within Worldsource Wealth Management and with insurance partners to enhance the value IDC WIN provides to all stakeholders.

With over 35 years of experience in insurance distribution, Paul has extensive knowledge of the insurance industry. He founded and built an MGA business into one of the largest in Western Canada, as well as held the position of Chairman and CEO of another national MGA organization.

Paul graduated with an Economics degree from Western University. He also holds the CLU® and ChFC® designations. 

Phil Marsillo is President and Chief Executive Officer for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN), assuming this role in July 2022. Phil joined IDC WIN in April 2018 as President with responsibility for the overall sales and operations of the company, working closely with existing management teams across the country.

Phil's career in the insurance industry began over 35 years ago. Prior to IDC WIN, he held a senior leadership role with a leading Canadian life insurance company. He has been active in the industry throughout his career including CLHIA committees, consultation with regulators and contributions to other industry associations.

Phil holds his CLU® designation. He sits on the Board of Directors as the President of CAILBA, a national MGA association.

Greg Osmak is Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). He joined IDC WIN in 2004 as Vice President, Business Development. He assumed his current role in 2018 with responsibility for sales results across all five of the regions IDC WIN operates.  

Greg’s career in the life insurance and financial services industry began in 1985 when he joined Canada Life in Edmonton Alberta. He subsequently relocated to Ontario, where he led a highly recognized office until 1999, following which he opened his own managing general agency. After a successful five years, he merged his business with IDC Financial (a predecessor firm of IDC WIN). 

Laura Reid is Chief Financial Officer for Worldsource Financial Management, Worldsource Securities Inc. and IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. 

Prior to joining Worldsource in 2019, Laura was a partner at KPMG where she served global clients across the banking and wealth management space. At KPMG, she also led initiatives surrounding recruiting, training and people management. Laura currently sits as Vice Chair of the Canadian Alternative Investment Management Association as well as on the Board of Hedge Funds Care, Help for Children Canada.

Laura holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Stephen Lui is Senior Vice President, Ontario & Asian Markets, IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN).  He joined IDC WIN in 2006. In his current role, Stephen has responsibility for sales results in Ontario and across Canada for the Asian segment of the market, along with management of IDC WIN’s Ontario Business Development teams.  

Stephen’s career in the financial services industry began in 1989 when he joined Sun Life. In 1992, he relocated to Hong Kong where he opened a real estate business, returning to Canada in 1995 to join Canada Life in a sales capacity. Stephen opened a managing general agency that he successfully ran for over eight years, following which he merged his business with IDC Financial (a predecessor firm of IDC WIN).

Stephen graduated from University of Manitoba with a Bachelors of Science (Hon.) in Statistics and Applied Mathematics. He holds a Master’s degree in Science (majoring in Statistics) from the same university.

Chris Connelly is Executive Vice President, Strategy & Advisor Experience for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network, joining the firm in 2024. His responsibilities include development & execution of IDC WIN long term strategic priorities and supporting the team’s delivery of an outstanding advisor experience.

Chris spent over 2 decades with a major Canadian insurer in increasingly senior distribution facing roles across the country, culminating in dual accountabilities as Regional Head of Distribution and National Head of Inside Sales. Following that experience, he spent time with a major global reinsurer focused on strategy development and innovation initiatives. His background provides a unique perspective on the industry across the entire value chain.

Chris is a graduate of Western University, a life long learner through mentors & executive coaches, and has completed executive development programs from Ivey, Smith and Harvard Business Schools.

Jason Payne is Vice President, Banking, Wealth and Ontario and Atlantic Canada Operations for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). Jason joined IDC WIN in 2009 with responsibility for the development and expansion of business in the four Atlantic Provinces. In 2021, he was appointed Head of Banking and Wealth for IDC WIN. Subsequently, in 2023, Jason’s role expanded to include responsibility for business development in Ontario.

Jason began his career in 1993 with Sun Life Canada, as an insurance agent. In 1996, he joined disability insurance company Unum Canada where he held roles as a Sales Consultant for Atlantic Canada. In 2000, he accepted a role within UnumProvident to manage the Eastern Ontario operations. In 2004, Jason entered the MGA business, where he has experienced significant success in helping independent Advisors.

Jas Gill is Vice President, BC Region for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN).  Jas has been instrumental in furthering sales and developing the infrastructure to support Advisors. 

Jas has over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IDC WIN, Jas was Regional Sales Director with Sun Life Financial and was responsible for the marketing and sales of products to third-party distribution partners in British Columbia. 

Jas holds her MBA from the University of British Columbia. She also holds the CFP®, CIM® and CLU® designations.

Ronny Hui is Vice President, Prairie Region for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network (IDC WIN). He has responsibility for the development and advancement of IDC WIN’s presence in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Ronny brings a wealth of insurance and management experience. Prior to joining IDC WIN, he held the position of Regional Director, Gold Key Advisor Practice, Great West Life Assurance Company, with responsibility to oversee and coordinate all product support teams in Life, Living Benefits, Group, and Wealth product lines.

Ronny graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Alberta, Edmonton. He holds the RHU and EPC™ designations. 

Samuel Chan is Vice President, Asian Markets for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network (IDC WIN). He joined IDC WIN in 2016 in this role, to assume responsibility for the development and advancement of IDC WIN’s infrastructure and channel management in the Asian market and to support IDC WIN partners within this fastest growing segment of the business.

His career in the financial services industry began over 25 years ago when he joined Canada Life. Samuel brings a wealth of insurance, banking and other related financial services experience, taking on progressively more responsibility with each role. Directly prior to joining IDC WIN, he held the position of Director of Sales, Manulife Private Wealth, with responsibility for marketing and sales of discretionary investment and private lending to Asian advisors in Ontario, to support their efforts in the high net worth target market.

Samuel graduated with a M.SC. (Quantitative Business Analysis) from the University of Salford, UK. He holds the ChFC® and CLU® designations.

Adrien Legault is Vice President and General Manager of the Quebec region for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). He assumed this role in 2023.
 
Adrien joined IDC WIN in 2019 as Senior Legal Counsel following its acquisition of MGA Aurrea Signature (formerly Pro Vie Insurance). He has held progressively senior roles in the organization since 2014, including legal counsel, chief of compliance and director of finances. In addition to his legal training, Adrien holds a postgraduate degree in taxes, specializing in tax planning. He is a member of the Chambre de la sécurité financière as a mutual fund dealer representative and is involved in the industry and his community, sitting on different boards of directors, notably with CAILBA.

François Blanchet is Vice President, Business Development in the province of Quebec for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). He joined IDC WIN in 2016 following its acquisition of MGA Aurrea Signature (formerly Pro Vie Insurance).

In 2012, François became president and shareholder of a financial services firm in the Outaouais region. After the merger of his firm with Aurrea Signature, François focused on developing new partnerships with various firms and ensuring the company’s outreach. He continues integrating firms (AGA) under the IDC WIN banner while overseeing major projects, including developing technological tools to facilitate distribution and distance learning.

François Blanchet is Vice President, Business Development in the province of Quebec for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). He joined IDC WIN in 2016 following its acquisition of MGA Aurrea Signature (formerly Pro Vie Insurance).

In 2012, François became president and shareholder of a financial services firm in the Outaouais region. After the merger of his firm with Aurrea Signature, François focused on developing new partnerships with various firms and ensuring the company’s outreach. He continues integrating firms (AGA) under the IDC WIN banner while overseeing major projects, including developing technological tools to facilitate distribution and distance learning.

Don Hart is Vice President, Training & Development for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network (IDC WIN).  He joined IDC WIN in 2015 in this role, with a mandate to grow and evolve educational programs and processes, and best practices for Advisors. 

In his role, Don has direct responsibility to oversee all education forums for IDC WIN, as well as promotion of the Lifetime Economic Acceleration Process (LEAP), and to introduce and train Advisors in the use of the MoneyTrax, a sales and marketing system.

His career in the insurance industry and Advisor training began in 1981, and he subsequently assumed progressively more responsibilities and expertise in sales processes and products. He ran his own insurance practice, as well as conducting hundreds of training sessions throughout his career. He had a significant role in bringing LEAP and MoneyTrax into Canada. Prior to IDC WIN, he was Executive Vice President in charge of Recruitment, Development and Training of Advisors at an Ontario MGA.

Don holds his CHS designation.

David Emanuel is Vice President & Head of Workplace Solutions, IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). He joined IDC WIN in 2015 to take a leadership role in building out IDC WIN’s presence in the group benefits channel. 

His career in the Insurance industry began in 1990, when he jointed Equitable Life and where he held roles in group services from 1991 through to 1995. Following that, David became an independent Advisor and in 1995 opened his own group insurance agency - Genssante Benefit Services.

Eric Wachtel is National Chief Compliance Officer, IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). He joined the IDC WIN predecessor firm, IDC Financial in 2001. Eric is responsible for maintaining and strengthening IDC WIN’s compliance programs and initiatives.

His career in the life insurance industry began over 25 years ago. During his tenure with IDC WIN, Eric has occupied the positions of Mutual Fund Branch Manager, Business Development Executive, and Director of the IDC WIN Institute – a specialized training and education division. Eric is also the Compliance Co-chair, Legislative Affairs for the Canadian Association of Insurance Life Brokerage Agencies (CAILBA.)  In this role, he sits on a number of industry and regulatory working groups that help develop and shape life insurance compliance policies across Canada. He has established IDC WIN as a respected industry leader in compliance by building programs that support and maintain a pro-business environment.

Margaret Lyne is Executive Vice President, Operations, for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). She joined IDC WIN in 2012 and oversees multiple operational areas within IDC WIN. Her responsibilities include new business, policy service, contracting, compensation and investment processing. Margaret works with staff, Advisors and insurance carriers to facilitate operational efficiencies and also contributes her business knowledge and professionalism to benefit industry groups including CLIEDIS.

Margaret has over 30 years of operational experience. Over the course of her career, Margaret has worked in leadership positions with both insurance companies and distributors.

Margaret holds a BA from the University of Toronto.

Betsy Wan is Vice President, Operations - Western Canada for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network (IDC WIN.) Betsy is responsible for various  administrative operations. Her in-depth knowledge of the functions of a MGA ensures a smooth working relationship with IDC WIN Advisors across the country. In this capacity, she is also responsible for IDC WIN's back-office technology platform, WealthServ.

With a long career in the Canadian insurance industry, Betsy brings sound knowledge and a strong level of commitment to the senior management team. In 1990, Betsy joined Empire Life where she held various roles. Betsy joined Trowbridge Financial in 1997, subsequently in 2008, she was appointed Vice President of Operations at Worldsource Insurance Network (both predecessor IDC WIN firms.)

Betsy holds her ACS, AIAA and FLMI designations.

Doug Bannister is Director of Operations for Atlantic Canada for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDCWIN). He joined IDC WIN in 2019 as a Customer Relationship Manager helping advisors grow their business while solving a multitude of issues for them before joining the leadership team in 2023. His responsibilities include managing the new business team for life sales, contracting, compensation and compliance for the Atlantic region.

Prior to joining IDC WIN, Doug was an Account Manager with Medavie Blue Cross for 7 years helping independent advisors grow their individual blocks of business while fostering positive relationships with them.

Doug holds his BSc in Biology from Dalhousie University and is actively life licensed.

Vanessa Beaulieu is Director, Operations, Quebec for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). She has held this role since 2010, with a mandate to manage all of the company’s operational activities in Quebec. Vanessa joined IDC WIN in 2019 following its acquisition of MGA Aurrea Signature (formerly Pro Vie Insurance).

Vanessa’s career in the insurance and financial services industry began in 2008. She has held various positions leading to her career in operations management.

Vanessa is a licensed financial security advisor. She has completed university certificates in financial planning and service administration.

Cynthia Hebert is Director of Operations, Prairie Region for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). She joined IDC WIN in 2015 through the merger of First Prairie Financial with IDC WIN, in the role of Manager, Agency/Operations.

With over 35 years of industry experience, including time spent with Manulife, Cynthia brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Advisors in the industry.

She has continually held the Alberta Insurance Council Life, and Accident & Sickness licenses since 2004.

Cynthia Hebert is Director of Operations, Prairie Region for IDC Worldsource Insurance Network Inc. (IDC WIN). She joined IDC WIN in 2015 through the merger of First Prairie Financial with IDC WIN, in the role of Manager, Agency/Operations.

With over 35 years of industry experience, including time spent with Manulife, Cynthia brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Advisors in the industry.

She has continually held the Alberta Insurance Council Life, and Accident & Sickness licenses since 2004.