TeamMeet the Proact team.
Our advisors are licensed life and accident & sickness insurance agents in Ontario, with experience across group benefits, renewals, plan design, and employee support.
Jim Guest
President & Group Benefits Consultant
Jim Guest started his career in 2009 as an underwriter and account executive with one of Canada’s top insurers before building his own advisory practice.
A Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Jim has guided hundreds of businesses and helped thousands of Canadians build benefits programs that are cost-effective and built to last. His carrier-side background gives him a strong understanding of how renewals are priced and how to negotiate from a position of knowledge.
Patrick Ryan
Partner, Group Benefits Consultant
Patrick works with employers, startups, non-profits, associations, and growing organizations on practical group benefits plans built around their people, budget, and renewal needs.
Before moving into group benefits, his background spanned outdoor education, brewing, and software sales, giving him a broad view of how different workplaces operate and what employees value from a benefits plan.
Blair Whatmore
Partner, Group Benefits Consultant
Blair works closely with growing companies, non-profits, and employers that want more than a standard off-the-shelf answer.
His background in recruitment and HR gives him a strong feel for the role benefits play in hiring, retention, and employee experience. He helps employers build plans that are competitive, practical, and easy to understand.
Nancy Wilkieson
Manager, Client Services
With more than 20 years in the group insurance industry, Nancy is central to the client experience at Proact.
As Manager of Client Services, she helps ensure each client interaction is handled with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. Her steady presence, industry knowledge, and commitment to service make her an important part of the Proact experience.
