Co-operators Executive Earns Industry Recognition Amidst Climate Resilience Focus
Event summary
- Lisa Guglietti, EVP & COO of Co-operators’ P&C Insurance Solutions, has been recognized as one of Insurance Business Canada’s Elite Women for 2026.
- Guglietti was previously named to Insurance Business Canada’s inaugural Hot List in 2025.
- She serves on the board of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction and chairs the St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph.
- The award highlights her focus on resilience and financial security for Canadians.
The big picture
The recognition of Lisa Guglietti underscores the growing importance of leadership focused on resilience within the Canadian insurance industry, particularly given the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events. Co-operators, as a mutual insurer, is uniquely positioned to emphasize community impact and long-term financial security, and Guglietti's profile reinforces this strategic direction. The dual recognition (Hot List and Elite Women) signals a consistent upward trajectory for her influence within the sector.
What we're watching
- Climate Risk
- Guglietti’s focus on resilience, coupled with her ICLR board membership, suggests Co-operators is prioritizing climate risk management, which will likely influence underwriting strategies and product development moving forward.
- Talent Retention
- Continued recognition of key executives like Guglietti will be crucial for retaining talent within the Canadian insurance sector, which faces ongoing skills shortages.
- Community Engagement
- The breadth of Guglietti’s external board roles indicates a strategic emphasis on community engagement, which may become a differentiator for Co-operators as consumer preferences shift.
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