Jessica Harper joined the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) as the Director of Policy, Licensing, and Standards in 2021. Jessica leads policy development on emerging issues for RIBO, focusing on advancing, from the insurance broker regulator perspective,  the understanding and responsible application of Artificial Intelligence within the insurance industry. Her policy team’s work aims to support innovation in the sector that can let “brokers be better brokers” while establishing regulatory safeguards that protect consumers.  

 With over 15 years of regulatory policy experience, she has engaged with diverse stakeholders including small business owners, labour unions, and some of Canada’s largest brokers, insurers and pension plans. Before joining RIBO, Jessica held various senior policy advisor roles within the Ontario Public Service and most recently in financial services regulation with the Ministry of Finance. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration.