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Billyard Insurance Group Names New Director of Technology

Monday, 22 March 2021

Billyard Insurance Group continues to make strides in InsureTech with the addition of Anthony Guevarra as their Directory of Technology. 

Technology is a Core Driver for Billyard Insurance Group

We at the Billyard Insurance Group strive to be innovators and leaders when it comes to our approach to InsureTech. As our company continues to expand across Canada, we became increasingly aware of the need for a technology expert who will drive change, supporting our rapid expansion and securing our reputation as a tech leader in the insurance world. Stephen Billyard, President of BIG stresses the importance of technology at the firm, “[It] is one of the key drivers of success at the Billyard Insurance Group. We remain committed to providing an industry-leading platform for brokers to efficiently and effectively serve our clients.”  

The Perfect Combination of Innovation and Expertise

Anthony Guevarra will be fulfilling this role as Director of Technology role at the Billyard Insurance Group. He joins us with plenty of industry experience both in technology and insurance. Anthony holds a computer science degree from the University of Waterloo along with 23 years of experience in IT sector, fourteen of which he has spent mastering his skills in the insurance industry. His innovation and expertise come together in the perfect combination that will propel BIG forward in our upcoming advancements.  

Anthony’s Role at BIG

In his new role as Director of Technology, Anthony’s main focus will be to build and implement strategies to meet the company’s increasing needs for streamlined and effective processes. He will be responsible for overseeing technology infrastructure, identifying opportunities for improvement, and spearheading our software and web development team. As he settles in, Anthony’s passion is to improve the broker and client experience.  

How will your past experience propel Billyard Insurance Group to achieve its goals?

 “Over a decade of experience in the mutual insurance system has given me a unique appreciation for the importance of personal service,” Anthony states. This personal approach will be an important motivation behind creative technology solutions for our company, “I am a firm believer that technology should empower both the broker and the client. As Director of Technology, I am excited and energized to help Billyard Insurance Group bring about that positive change,” he added.  

President Stephen Billyard welcomes Anthony

Steve Billyard is pleased to add Anthony to the BIG team saying, “Anthony’s expertise, vision, and leadership will be a multiplier in our efforts to expand and improve our digital platforms. Everybody in the BIG Family is incredibly excited to be working with Anthony Guevarra.” 

About the Billyard Insurance Group 

The Billyard Insurance Group is an award-winning insurance brokerage in Canada that focusses on providing trusted insurance coverage to our clients through various insurance partners. We offer home & auto insurance, commercial insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, life insurance and financial planning services. Though our brokerage started small in Welland, ON, by thinking BIG, we’ve achieved incredible growth in recent years, growing to a staff of 500+ and establishing 45 branches across Canada.

Contact: 
Charlotte Mahy, Marketing Manager 
charlotte@thebig.ca 
905-346-2190 ext. 826 

 


By: Amy Legault