Insurance Business Canada Awards Finalist – Experior Financial Group

Date:16 February 2020
Time Reading:2 min
Author:Shelden SmollanChief Experience Officer
Shawn Redford
Reviewed by:Shawn RedfordChief Business Development Officer
A room full of people giving applause

Congratulations to Tariq Ba’Aqeel!

Experior Financial Group Inc. is pleased to announce that one of our Insurance Industry professionals has been nominated for the Empire Life Award for Life & Health Advisor of the year. Tariq Ba’Aqeel of Mississauga, Ontario has been with Experior for approximately 3 years and in that time his business has grown exponentially. Tariq recently won a company award for reaching #1 in insurance premium with Experior Financial Group back in June of 2019.

Tariq Ba'aqeel with an award

Tariq’s outstanding industry and product knowledge as well as his ability to help clients meet their needs with products and services from top providers, has gained him recognition not only within our corporation but now within the insurance industry.

“Tariq is a top advisor in the insurance industry. He puts his strong intellect and knowledge, along with his heart, into every plan he develops for his clients. We are proud of his accomplishments as a professional with our firm and very excited to see him now being recognized by our insurance partners as well! I couldn’t think of a more deserving recipient of this recognition.” -Jamie Prickett, CEO of Experior Financial Group Inc.

We are looking forward to his continued success at the upcoming Insurance Business Canada Awards 2019 on November 28th. We wish him continued success in both his business and personal life as he continues to inspire confidence and build upon his success.

Shelden Smollan
Chief Experience Officer

Shelden Smollan is the Chief Experience Officer at Experior Financial Group Inc., a role he has held since 2017. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the Canadian insurance industry, Shelden has dedicated his career to delivering exceptional client experiences, empowering advisors, and driving innovation.

His journey began in 1994, when he launched and managed a new insurance agency at London Drugs Insurance Services. He later served as Regional Sales Manager at Assumption Life for over a decade, simplifying processes and exceeding service expectations. As Vice President of Distribution at Insurance Supermarket Inc., he partnered with brokers nationwide to introduce innovative market solutions and streamline operations.

At Experior, Shelden’s mission is to ensure every client interaction reflects the company’s commitment to service excellence. He is a recognized industry leader with a strong focus on relationship management and providing insurance solutions for all clients, including those who are traditionally hard to insure.

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