Meet British Columbia’s 5 Top Managers in the Financial Services Space

At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.

This list showcases the top British Columbia based Manager operating in the Financial Services space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.

The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:

• Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
• Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
• Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
• Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.

Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Anne Bjornson

Claims & Operations Manager of CRI Canada

Claims Manager and Operations Manager, Anne Bjornson, is responsible for the operation of the claims department as well as the day-to-day activities of the CRI Canada Service Centre. She offers more than 25 years of life and disability claims experience. Since joining CRI Canada in 1995, Anne has been instrumental in setting up the claims, underwriting and mortgage administration areas as well as establishing policies and procedures to provide and maintain the highest level of service in the industry. Anne entered the insurance field in 1982, where she held various positions before specializing in claims. Anne has completed her International Claims Association education program, Life Office Management Association and Health Insurance Association of America in both Individual and Group Insurance. As a strong supporter of professional and personal development, Anne continues to participate in Claims and Underwriting continuing education, Insurance Industry studies and leadership development.

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About CRI Canada: CRI Canada provides integrated insurance solutions.

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Herbert Magbanua

Business Development Manager – Canada of ZipZap

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About ZipZap: ZipZap is a technology platform for moving money around the world.

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