The Ballam Team
In addition to pursuing the most competitive rates, Ballam delivers a level of service far beyond other brokers. Our friendly and professional team listens carefully to every request in order to match clients with the right carriers. Meet our individual advisors by clicking on the names below, or simply contact our office directly for live assistance.
John Ballam | President
Barbara Surette | Personal Lines Account Manager
1-902-864-1249 (direct)
bsurette@ballam.com
Barb has been working at Ballam Insurance since 1989 as a personal lines customer service representative. Barb has over 30 years experience in the insurance business. As one of our most loyal employees, she is well known by many of our clients.
bsurette@ballam.com
Barb has been working at Ballam Insurance since 1989 as a personal lines customer service representative. Barb has over 30 years experience in the insurance business. As one of our most loyal employees, she is well known by many of our clients.
Derek Flight, CAIB | Commercial Lines Account Executive
1-902-864-3571 (direct)
dflight@ballam.com
Derek started his insurance career in 1982 with Able Insurance. He began as a sales and service representative of personal, commercial and life insurance. Following the merger of Able Insurance to Ballam Insurance in 1999, Derek moved into the position of Account Executive, responsible for the production and servicing of commercial accounts.
dflight@ballam.com
Derek started his insurance career in 1982 with Able Insurance. He began as a sales and service representative of personal, commercial and life insurance. Following the merger of Able Insurance to Ballam Insurance in 1999, Derek moved into the position of Account Executive, responsible for the production and servicing of commercial accounts.
Maureen Crowell, BSC, CAIB | Personal Lines Sales Manager
1-902-864-7933
mcrowell@ballam.com
Maureen graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1992, with her science degree in math and computers. Maureen joined the insurance industry in 1993 and shortly after she received her insurance license to begin working as an agent. Maureen came to work at Ballam in April 2002, where she started as a personal lines customer service representative. She was soon promoted to Personal Lines Sales Manager. Maureen now focuses on quoting and writing policies for new and existing customers.
mcrowell@ballam.com
Maureen graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1992, with her science degree in math and computers. Maureen joined the insurance industry in 1993 and shortly after she received her insurance license to begin working as an agent. Maureen came to work at Ballam in April 2002, where she started as a personal lines customer service representative. She was soon promoted to Personal Lines Sales Manager. Maureen now focuses on quoting and writing policies for new and existing customers.
Mike Graham, CIP | Small Business Specialist
1-902-864-6458
mgraham@ballam.com
Mike started in the insurance industry in 1999 and joined Ballam Insurance in July 2001. He formed part of the team that provided quality service to Personal Lines Clients until his promotion to Commercial Lines Department in June, 2007. As Independent Business Coordinator, Mike now provides insurance solutions through sales and service of small commercial lines accounts. Mike has completed his CIP designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.
mgraham@ballam.com
Mike started in the insurance industry in 1999 and joined Ballam Insurance in July 2001. He formed part of the team that provided quality service to Personal Lines Clients until his promotion to Commercial Lines Department in June, 2007. As Independent Business Coordinator, Mike now provides insurance solutions through sales and service of small commercial lines accounts. Mike has completed his CIP designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.
Wavey Flight, CAIB | Operations Manager
1-902-864-5029 (direct)
wflight@ballam.com
Wavey started her career in 1981 at Able Insurance as an Office Administrator and in 1986 she was promoted to the position of Office Manager. In 1999 Able Insurance merged with Ballam Insurance at which time she assumed the role of Office Manager for both companies. She continues to work diligently to ensure the clientele of Ballam Insurance are provided with quality service as well she provides support to the President, John Ballam in all areas of the business.
wflight@ballam.com
Wavey started her career in 1981 at Able Insurance as an Office Administrator and in 1986 she was promoted to the position of Office Manager. In 1999 Able Insurance merged with Ballam Insurance at which time she assumed the role of Office Manager for both companies. She continues to work diligently to ensure the clientele of Ballam Insurance are provided with quality service as well she provides support to the President, John Ballam in all areas of the business.
Cathryn Arnold, CAIB | Personal Lines Account Manager
1-902-865-7379
carnold@ballam.com
Cathryn joined Ballam Insurance in July 2003 as receptionist. Soon after, she obtained her general insurance license and within a short time was promoted to the position of account administrator. Dedication and hard work resulted in Cathryn receiving her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in June 2006. Presently Cathryn uses her experience and knowledge as an Account Manager for Personal Lines, assisting clients with all aspects of Personal Lines Insurance Products.
carnold@ballam.com
Cathryn joined Ballam Insurance in July 2003 as receptionist. Soon after, she obtained her general insurance license and within a short time was promoted to the position of account administrator. Dedication and hard work resulted in Cathryn receiving her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in June 2006. Presently Cathryn uses her experience and knowledge as an Account Manager for Personal Lines, assisting clients with all aspects of Personal Lines Insurance Products.
Kim MacInnis, CIP | Commercial Lines Account Manager
902-865-7811
kmacinnis@ballam.com
Kim has been working in the insurance industry since 2001 and in June of 2007 she joined Ballam Insurance as a Commercial Account Manager. In 2006, Kim completed her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada. Through her rigorous training, Kim achieved a high level of property and casualty insurance knowledge. She is committed to lifelong learning and professional development to stay abreast with the ever evolving insurance industry.
kmacinnis@ballam.com
Kim has been working in the insurance industry since 2001 and in June of 2007 she joined Ballam Insurance as a Commercial Account Manager. In 2006, Kim completed her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada. Through her rigorous training, Kim achieved a high level of property and casualty insurance knowledge. She is committed to lifelong learning and professional development to stay abreast with the ever evolving insurance industry.
Michelle White, CIP | VIP Account Manager
902-864-6633
mwhite@ballam.com
An insurance professional since 1986, Michelle joined Ballam Insurance in 2007 and has brought strength in underwriting, marketing, sales and service. Michelle has obtained her CIP designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada. Michelle’s broad expertise allows her to handle complex insurance needs and is why she is able to provide exceptional service to our VIP clients.
mwhite@ballam.com
An insurance professional since 1986, Michelle joined Ballam Insurance in 2007 and has brought strength in underwriting, marketing, sales and service. Michelle has obtained her CIP designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada. Michelle’s broad expertise allows her to handle complex insurance needs and is why she is able to provide exceptional service to our VIP clients.
