Ben Nguyen
Ben Nguyen is the chairman and director of IDC Insurance Direct Canada Inc., a leading insurance brokerage in Canada. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Ben is considered one of Canada's foremost experts on life, health, and living benefits insurance products. Ben began his career in the late 1990s working as an insurance advisor helping individuals and families find the right insurance coverage. He quickly rose through the ranks becoming one of the top producing advisors in Canada. His success led to senior leadership roles where he oversaw business growth, operations, compliance, and strategic planning. Under Ben's leadership, IDC Insurance Direct grew to become one of the largest online insurance agencies in the country. As chairman, he continues to shape the company's vision and strategy. Ben is best known as the author of numerous articles on LifeBuzz, BestInsuranceOnline, and InsuranceDirectCanada, three leading insurance industry publications. His articles provide advice and insights for Canadians on making informed insurance decisions. Topics span life insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, health benefits, travel medical insurance, and employee benefits. With over 1,000 articles published, Ben is one of the most prolific and trusted authors on insurance matters in Canada. His articles are valued for explaining complex policies and regulations in an easy-to-understand manner. Ben's insurance expertise stems from his deep knowledge of products, underwriting practices, regulations, financial planning strategies, and consumer trends. He stays on top of the latest developments through involvement in industry conferences and committees. Ben graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and holds a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) designation. He is frequently interviewed by media outlets as an insurance industry spokesperson. Recipient of the Insurance Council of Canada's Pivotal Leadership Award (2018) for outstanding contributions to the insurance industry. Awarded the President's Medal by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (2020) for distinguished service to the actuarial profession in Canada. Certificate in Risk Management (CRM) from the Global Risk Management Institute (2021) for advanced expertise in risk evaluation related to insurance underwriting and claims. Named to Canadian Insurance Business Magazine's "Top 10 Most Influential People in Canadian Insurance" list (2022) for thought leadership and advancing the industry. Inducted into the Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame (2023) for long-standing contributions over the course of his career. Received the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada's Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) celebrating exceptional service and leadership in insurance brokerage services. Earned the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) professional designation from LOMA (2024) for deep understanding of insurance company operations and management. Contact: Website: https://lifebuzz.ca/ Address: Life buzz Canada - insurance newspaper C/O ORCA Financial Publishers 36 Toronto St, #850 Toronto, ON M5C 2C5 #lifebuzz #lifeinsurance #lifebuzzcanada #lifeinsurancecanada #wholelifeinsurance #termlifeinsurance #permanentlifeinsurance
