Mark Anevich

Providing expert advice for domestic and international organizations to help identify and develop business opportunities in Canada. Organizations; Insurance Companies Specialty Risk Providers Claim Adjusters Travel Insurance Providers Health Care Providers International Assistance Organizations Insurance MGA's, Intermediaries,Brokers, TPA's US Health Care Networks Services Strategic Planning Marketing and Sales Lead Generation Mergers and Acquisitions Key Account Management Product Development

Vice President Corporate Sales responsible for the strategic growth through national associations, affinity partners and credit card enhancement programs. Helping our partner clients grow and retain their membership base. Providing Loyalty enhancement programs which enhance membership value and generate additional revenues.

Responsible National Sales leading the National Accounts group and Regional Vice Presidents, Business Development Mangers and District Sales Managers with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. Was responsible for the acquisition of a one of the largest credit card affinity programs in Canada providing travel health insurance to their membership.

I transformed the company from a travel assistance organization which only provided claims and administration services into a major travel insurance player in Canada. During my tenure as CEO, the company sustained average annual growth rates of 30% as we developed new markets in credit card enhancements programs and online travel insurance applications. I was able to lead a successful turnaround, transforming the business from a loss making service company into a profitable insurance organization.

In 1989, I help co-found and manage Pottruff & Smith Travel Insurance Brokers a wholly owned subsidiary of Pottruff & Smith Insurance Brokers Inc. As Executive VP responsible for all facets of the operation we carved out a unique niche in the retail travel insurance market by developed customized travel insurance brands for large domestic and international organizations such as Thomas Cook.

Managed sales and marketing for specialty travel insurance marketed through retail travel channel in Canada. Responsibility for Toronto and Northern Ontario regions consisting of 300 clients. Was promoted to Manager Business Development reporting to the Senior Vice President with responsibilities for new product development and special projects including research and development of new marketing opportunities.