Meet Our Leadership Team

Cameron Copeland


CEO, SPGC

Cameron Copeland leads Specialty Program Group Canada, the largest group of specialty Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) in the Canadian P&C insurance industry.

Cameron Copeland leads Specialty Program Group Canada, the largest group of specialty Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) in the Canadian P&C insurance industry. Operating under brands like Cansure, Buildersure, i3 Underwriting, Beacon, and Specialty Claims Canada, the group provides specialized expertise in a trusted partnership with brokers, driving innovation, growth, and sustainability.

Paul Meinschenk


President, Cansure & Totten

Paul Meinschenk serves as the President of Totten Insurance Group, a prominent national MGA provider in Canada offering specialized products and inventive solutions.

In his role, Paul provides guidance and oversight, managing the company’s profitability and relationships with partner insurance carriers. Having initially joined Totten Insurance Group as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President in June 2019, Paul lead Totten’s National Specialty Division and oversaw operations in the Ontario region, focusing on strengthening ties with brokers.

John Rhuland


Vice-president, Atlantic

John joined Totten Insurance Group in 2011 and brings more than 30 years of Personal Lines and Commercial experience in both Company and Intermediary space.

As the Vice President for Atlantic Canada, John is responsible for operations for Totten Insurance Group in both an Underwriting and Marketing Role.

Commercial Lines Leadership

Blaine Chisholm
EVP, Property & Casualty
Luba Scharpf
EVP, Specialty Practices
Devon Mclauchlan
SVP, Real Estate

Personal Lines Leadership

Nathan Tjandrawinata
Managing Director, Beacon & Cansure Personal Lines
Lori Manskopf
SVP, Beacon & Cansure Personal Lines
Gina Strand
AVP, Personal Lines Underwriting Operations
Gjaymie Echavez
AVP, Personal Lines Programs

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