Ives Insurance Brokers is thrilled to recognize Navacord’s second class of 2024 graduates from the Expert Advisor Program! We’re thrilled to celebrate our own graduates: Chris Knight, John Dyck, and Christopher Pistagnesi. Through many months of dedication and hard work, they’ve enhanced their skills, and will bring these new skills to elevate the exceptional service they provide to their clients.
Meet Our Graduates
John Dyck
Commercial Account Executive
John spent 3 years working in Life Insurance while also working in a family business before starting his Property and Casualty Insurance career in September of 2010. During his years as an insurance broker John has enjoyed being a generalist in the industry working in both Personal and Commercial Lines.
With Will Insurance recently joining Ives Insurance, John is enjoying the challenge of a greater focus on Commercial lines. Since 2010 John has achieved both is Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker Designation as well as his Chartered Insurance Professional
Designation.
In his spare time, John enjoys volunteering as a local BIA Board Member, volunteering at his church and enjoys a short-term mission trip from time to time. Besides spending time with his family John also enjoys golf, fishing, and spending time outdoors. John is passionate about insurance and is striving to grow his insurance presence in his local community.
Chris Pistagnesi
Account Executive
When his aspirations of being a legendary guitar player in a heavy metal band died at the young age of 26, Chris found a new path in the insurance industry, mentored by his successful father who owned an insurance agency. In 2013, Chris joined Will Insurance (now Ives Insurance) providing him with opportunities to expand his expertise.
While Chris enjoys tackling complex commercial insurance situations, he finds fulfillment in helping all clients with all their insurance needs. Chris values continuing education and has received his CAIB designation. He is currently working on earning his CIP designation as well.
Above all, Chris cherishes his role as a father and spends quality time with his children, taking walks, having coffee, or relaxing on the patio. He stays active through running, HIIT training, and cycling, while also indulging in his
passion for brewing craft beer. During his rare moments of relaxation, you’ll find him lounging in the pool, cranking up the heavy metal, and enjoying a fine craft brew.
Chris Knight
Account Executive
Chris Knight is a 14-year commercial insurance specialist with expertise in construction, dealerships, powersports, and manufacturing.
He is a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), serving on the Insurance Institute board of directors from 2018-2022, and is RIBO licensed.
Chris began his insurance career in the commercial space and has worked for a large national insurance company as a Business Development Advisor. He approaches his interactions with a professional and timely manner and believes in taking on the risk manager role for his clients.
