Introducing new leadership to the E&O Board of Directors

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, here at E&O we’re also preparing to ring in new leadership for our E&O Board of Directors.

As a key support to E&O staff, the E&O Board has been vital to overseeing and governing our operations for decades now. It’s why we’re proud to introduce:

Chair – Peter Kelly

Previously serving as vice-chair, Peter Kelly became the new E&O chair on December 5, 2024. He’s been in the insurance industry for more than 45 years and was instrumental in the design, implementation and management of the original E&O program before it became self-managed. After that, he continued as a member of the Claims Committee and advisor to the Board for several years. His area of expertise is professional liability insurance, and his clients have included the Real Estate Insurance Exchange (Alberta), the Real Estate Council of Ontario and the Law Societies of both BC and Alberta.

Vice-Chair – Susan Forbes, KC

At the same time, Susan Forbes, KC, became vice-chair. Su is the Chief Operating Officer of the Lawyers’ Indemnity Fund (LIF), Law Society of BC, and has more than 40 years of experience in the legal profession and the insurance industry. She’s been a lawyer since 1982 and practiced in a broad range of areas, including real estate licensee errors and omissions, before joining LIF where she manages E&O claims against lawyers. Ms. Forbes has twice been the President of the National Association of Bar Related Insurance Companies.