LEADERSHIP
Whether you’re new to the group insurance industry or you’re a seasoned advisor, we’re here to help you meet your needs. Group Force Benefits Inc. is a group benefits Managing General Agent (MGA). With over 20 years of experience, we are a strategic back office support service for advisors in all areas of group benefits.

Sally Hagan

Sally Hagan, CEBSManaging Director, MGA
Sally leads the Canadian group benefits MGA business and works on strategic partnerships with carriers and advisors to deliver the best results for her clients. She has over 20 years of experience in the business with an established record of success in delivering solid solutions on employee group benefits plans of all sizes in both the public and private sectors.
Client-specific solutions are Sally’s strength, making her a great fit to be responsible for sales and marketing, along with midsize and large client consulting cases. She is also part of the country’s executive leadership team.
Prior to joining NFP in 2016, she worked at a large consulting firm for over 13 years.

Carlo Ravenna

Carlo Ravenna, GBAVice President
Carlo is a Director at Group Force in the Central Region with over 15 years of insurance industry experience, he exhibits a wealth of product knowledge and creative solutions in the Group benefits realm. Leveraging this wealth of knowledge, he acts as the liaison between the advisor, carriers, and even clients. Carlo’s phenomenal entrepreneurial attitude has driven — and continues to drive — the exponential growth of Group Force Benefits Inc.
Along with his team at Group Force Benefits Inc., he assists advisors of every caliber with new business, marketing, presentations, installations, and renewal negotiations. When necessary, he will lend a hand with administration and ongoing problem solving.
Prior to opening the doors of Group Force Benefits Inc., Carlo worked at Desjardins Financial, RBC Insurance, and at Sun Life Financial as a successful Account Executive.

Evelyn Kovalcik

Evelyn Kovalcik
VP, Operations
Evelyn has been with Group Force since 2013. She is responsible for overseeing the group benefits — a role she’s held since January 2018.
Evelyn is a strategic leader with a passion for learning in a dynamic and evolving industry. Her role consists of developing and maintaining relationships with carriers, advisors and key partners. Evelyn’s expertise centres around renewal analysis and negotiations. She also coaches and mentors staff while also developing long-term planning for operational excellence.
Prior to joining NFP, Evelyn worked at Canada Life.

Nadia Quattrocchi

Nadia QuattrocchiVP, Operations
Nadia is a dynamic and dedicated leader with over 15 years’ experience in the group insurance industry.
An integral part of the Group Force Montreal team since 2013, she has evolved into the role she currently holds as VP, Operations.
Nadia’s commitment to clients and staff is as evident as her passion for our industry.
Her responsibilities include strategic operational planning, developing partnerships, and mentoring staff members.In her time at Groupe Force Avantages Sociaux, she has fostered solid connections with carriers and advisors alike.
Nadia began her journey in the industry at Sun Life prior to joining Groupe Force Avantages Sociaux.

Natasha Areshkova

Natasha AreshkovaAVP, Operations
Natasha has been part of Group Force Benefits Inc. since 2012. In her current role as AVP, Operations, she is responsible for carrier management and business performance overview.
Natasha has a passion for synthesizing information and navigating the intricacy of complex analysis. Her understanding of data analytics is helping Group Force Benefits Inc. find efficiency and build successful business relationships with carriers and brokers. In 2002, Natasha graduated from the Minsk Institute of Management – Belarus with a bachelor’s degree in economics. With a commitment to continuous learning, Natasha acquired her Group Benefits Associate designation in 2016.
Prior to joining Group Force Benefits Inc., Natasha worked as an account manager at Independent Brokerage.