Ian Oncea, Cpa, Cma
About Ian Oncea, Cpa, Cma
Ian Oncea is the VP, President & CEO of CIBC Life Insurance Co., with extensive experience in strategy and insights at CIBC.
Current Title and Role at CIBC
Ian Oncea is currently serving as the Vice President, President, and CEO of CIBC Life Insurance Co. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has held this position since 2021. Under his leadership, he has successfully reversed a five-year trend of declining insurance sales rates by stabilizing and increasing sales within the first year.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Ian Oncea has a long history with CIBC, having held several key positions. From 2018 to 2021, he worked as the Vice President, Strategy & Insights. Before that, he served as the Senior Director, Strategy & Delivery, Fraud and Collections from 2015 to 2018. Between 2013 and 2015, Ian was the Director, Strategy, Collections. Additionally, he has prior experience at CIBC from 2004 to 2013, giving him extensive industry expertise.
Digital Initiatives and Vision
Ian Oncea has developed a digital-first ecosystem vision for CIBC's financial wellness initiatives. By attracting top talent and establishing commercial agreements with Insurtechs, he has positioned CIBC as an innovative player in the Life and Financial Wellness sectors. His vision includes crafting a more interactive role for CIBC in these business areas, which is currently being implemented.
Educational Background
Ian Oncea studied Political Economy at Western University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). His educational background in political economy has provided a strong foundation for his strategic roles at CIBC.