IBAO Recognizes Applied Leadership for Excellence in Industry Stewardship

Toronto, ON. – November 12, 2026 - Applied Systems today is pleased to share that Steve Whitelaw, senior vice president and general manager of Applied Systems Canada, received the 2026 Presidential Award from IBAO, as announced by the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO). Presented at the Awards of Excellence Gala during IBAOcon, the honour recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact through exceptional innovation, leadership, and advocacy that advances and unifies Ontario's broker channel.

Whitelaw was celebrated for his work ahead of Ontario's 2026 auto insurance reforms, partnering with IBAO to negotiate a realistic implementation plan with the government and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) that reflected broker needs. A former chair of the board of the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO), Whitelaw has long championed brokers across Canada's property and casualty insurance industry.

"Brokers are stronger when the technology partners and organizations that serve them pull in the same direction," said Colin Simpson, chief executive officer, IBAO. "Driving collaboration to deliver meaningful results for our industry is central to IBAO's mission and Applied has consistently brought that spirit to its work with Ontario brokers, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them."

"I am honoured to receive the Presidential Award," said Steve Whitelaw, senior vice president and general manager, Applied Systems Canada. "Over my years at Applied, I have had the privilege of working alongside a committed team and with Ontario brokers every day. Our success is the success of the brokers and insurers we partner with, which is why advocating for them and investing in the health of this industry will always be at the heart of what we do at Applied."

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