THE SUM INSURANCE TEAM
JEFF SOMERVILLE, MBA, FCIP TORONTO, ON
Jeff is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Jeff’s prior position was Vice President, Manager Commercial General Liability practice for at Elliott Special Risks LLP, then a major Canadian MGA. Jeff began his insurance career 20 years ago and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP), RIBO designated principal broker and completed his MBA at the Ivey School of Business University of Western Ontario in 2009.
jeff.somerville@suminsurance.ca
Jeff is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Jeff’s prior position was Vice President, Manager Commercial General Liability practice for at Elliott Special Risks LLP, then a major Canadian MGA. Jeff began his insurance career 20 years ago and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP), RIBO designated principal broker and completed his MBA at the Ivey School of Business University of Western Ontario in 2009.
jeff.somerville@suminsurance.ca
TRAVIS BUDD, MBA MONTREAL, QC
Travis is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Previously, Travis was Vice President and Branch manager of Montreal operations, and the Eastern Canadian Manager of the Professional Liability Department for a major Canadian MGA. Travis has over 20 years of insurance experience and is licensed by the AMF as a ‘commercial-lines damage insurance broker’ in Quebec and completed his MBA from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in 2009.
travis.budd@suminsurance.ca
Travis is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Previously, Travis was Vice President and Branch manager of Montreal operations, and the Eastern Canadian Manager of the Professional Liability Department for a major Canadian MGA. Travis has over 20 years of insurance experience and is licensed by the AMF as a ‘commercial-lines damage insurance broker’ in Quebec and completed his MBA from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in 2009.
travis.budd@suminsurance.ca
SERGE MELANSON, FCIP, B ADM MONTREAL, QC
Serge is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Previously, Serge was Assistant Vice President, Umbrella/Excess and Environmental Impairment Liability departments for a major Canadian MGA. Serge has 20 years experience in the insurance industry and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP). He is licensed by the AMF as a ‘commercial-lines damage insurance broker’ in Quebec and is a commercial lines broker in the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
serge.melanson@suminsurance.ca
Serge is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Previously, Serge was Assistant Vice President, Umbrella/Excess and Environmental Impairment Liability departments for a major Canadian MGA. Serge has 20 years experience in the insurance industry and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP). He is licensed by the AMF as a ‘commercial-lines damage insurance broker’ in Quebec and is a commercial lines broker in the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
serge.melanson@suminsurance.ca
TROY BOURASSA, CIP, MBA TORONTO, ON
Troy is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Previously, Troy was the VP, Operations for a mid-size regional insurance carrier responsible for Sales, Service and Claims and prior to that Troy was primarily involved in Claims leadership. Troy has been active in the industry for over 18 years including contributions through the CICMA, IBC, the Insurance Institute, and the insurance program at Grant MacEwan university. Troy is a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), a Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP), a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and has received his MBA.
troy.bourassa@suminsurance.ca
Troy is a Managing Director at SUM Insurance. Previously, Troy was the VP, Operations for a mid-size regional insurance carrier responsible for Sales, Service and Claims and prior to that Troy was primarily involved in Claims leadership. Troy has been active in the industry for over 18 years including contributions through the CICMA, IBC, the Insurance Institute, and the insurance program at Grant MacEwan university. Troy is a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), a Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP), a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and has received his MBA.
troy.bourassa@suminsurance.ca
RICHARD DEGRACE, FCIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Rick is Vice President, SUM Insurance.
Previous to SUM Insurance, Rick was Senior Vice President, Manager Product Development, and Manager of the Environmental Department for a major Canadian MGA. Rick has been contributing to the insurance industry for over 40 years as a casualty underwriter with diverse experience in general and surplus casualty lines including reinsurance broking and a stint as a branch manager. He is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP), has his Certified Risk Management Designation (CRM) and is RIBO licensed (Level II Unrestricted).
rick.degrace@suminsurance.ca
Rick is Vice President, SUM Insurance.
Previous to SUM Insurance, Rick was Senior Vice President, Manager Product Development, and Manager of the Environmental Department for a major Canadian MGA. Rick has been contributing to the insurance industry for over 40 years as a casualty underwriter with diverse experience in general and surplus casualty lines including reinsurance broking and a stint as a branch manager. He is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP), has his Certified Risk Management Designation (CRM) and is RIBO licensed (Level II Unrestricted).
rick.degrace@suminsurance.ca
BOB BOUSFIELD, BA, FCIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Bob is Vice President and Property Practice Leader. Bob brings more than 40 years of progressive insurance experience to SUM, most recently as the hands-on leader of a national team of experienced special and standard risk property underwriters. Bob is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada, has his CRM designation and his Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University.
bob.bousfield@suminsurance.ca
Bob is Vice President and Property Practice Leader. Bob brings more than 40 years of progressive insurance experience to SUM, most recently as the hands-on leader of a national team of experienced special and standard risk property underwriters. Bob is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada, has his CRM designation and his Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University.
bob.bousfield@suminsurance.ca
CONNIE PEPLINSKIE, CIP TORONTO, ON
Connie is VP, managing the Toronto CGL team, she is Practice Leader for our Life Sciences program with expertise in the Cannabis casualty covers in Canada and abroad. Prior to joining SUM Connie was the Vice President and CGL Department Manager for a major Canadian specialty carrier. She brings over 25 years of casualty underwriting experience in the MGA space to SUM.
connie.peplinskie@suminsurance.ca
Connie is VP, managing the Toronto CGL team, she is Practice Leader for our Life Sciences program with expertise in the Cannabis casualty covers in Canada and abroad. Prior to joining SUM Connie was the Vice President and CGL Department Manager for a major Canadian specialty carrier. She brings over 25 years of casualty underwriting experience in the MGA space to SUM.
connie.peplinskie@suminsurance.ca
CHRISTINE NAUTH, BES, FCIP, RIBO TORONTO, ON
Christine is Vice President and Environmental Liability Practice Leader. Christine studied Environmental Science at York University before beginning her Insurance career. Christine brings valuable experience to our team having previously worked for a major international commercial brokerage, and as an Environmental Liability Underwriter for a major international insurer. In addition to her honours degree in Environmental Studies, Christine has her FCIP, RIBO and CAIB designations.
christine.nauth@suminsurance.ca
Christine is Vice President and Environmental Liability Practice Leader. Christine studied Environmental Science at York University before beginning her Insurance career. Christine brings valuable experience to our team having previously worked for a major international commercial brokerage, and as an Environmental Liability Underwriter for a major international insurer. In addition to her honours degree in Environmental Studies, Christine has her FCIP, RIBO and CAIB designations.
christine.nauth@suminsurance.ca
DAVID ST. MARTIN, CIP TORONTO, ON
David is Vice President and Marine and Logistics Practice Leader, SUM Insurance. David has worked in the marine and logistics insurance sector for over thirty years. Starting in the claims and recovery department of an international marine insurance company, David progressed to underwriting and marketing positions before operating a branch office. David has also worked the brokerage side and was a partner in a Canadian Marine Managing General Agency. David is a Certified Insurance Professional and is RIBO licensed.
david.stmartin@suminsurance.ca
David is Vice President and Marine and Logistics Practice Leader, SUM Insurance. David has worked in the marine and logistics insurance sector for over thirty years. Starting in the claims and recovery department of an international marine insurance company, David progressed to underwriting and marketing positions before operating a branch office. David has also worked the brokerage side and was a partner in a Canadian Marine Managing General Agency. David is a Certified Insurance Professional and is RIBO licensed.
david.stmartin@suminsurance.ca
KEVIN ARMSTRONG, TORONTO, ON
Kevin is Vice-President and Umbrella and Excess Practice leader working out of our Toronto office. Kevin has over 30 years of commercial Underwriting experience working with major international Insurers focussed on Canadian business. Kevin has spent his career working in Commercial insurance, working with broad capacity and on Specialty Risks.
kevin.armstrong@suminsurance.ca
Kevin is Vice-President and Umbrella and Excess Practice leader working out of our Toronto office. Kevin has over 30 years of commercial Underwriting experience working with major international Insurers focussed on Canadian business. Kevin has spent his career working in Commercial insurance, working with broad capacity and on Specialty Risks.
kevin.armstrong@suminsurance.ca
ARAZ KRIKOR, FCIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Araz is an AVP focused on Commercial Property risks. Araz has more than 20 years experience working in Commercial Property Insurance working for both a major domestic market and in Specialty lines. Araz is known as a very organized and enthusiastic hard worker, which is of course a great benefit to our customers, but also something she has applied to her own development having achieved both the Certified Risk Manager and achieving her Fellowship CIP designation. Araz is a key member of our growing property insurance team.
araz.krikor@suminsurance.ca
Araz is an AVP focused on Commercial Property risks. Araz has more than 20 years experience working in Commercial Property Insurance working for both a major domestic market and in Specialty lines. Araz is known as a very organized and enthusiastic hard worker, which is of course a great benefit to our customers, but also something she has applied to her own development having achieved both the Certified Risk Manager and achieving her Fellowship CIP designation. Araz is a key member of our growing property insurance team.
araz.krikor@suminsurance.ca
JANET SOPER, CIP TORONTO, ON
Janet is AVP, focusing on Property Underwriting and development of solutions for emerging industries and changing market conditions. Janet has over 25 years underwriting experience, including Standard risks, Aviation, Plans and Programs, Hard to Place risks and Specialty Lines with various National Insurers. Most recently, Janet has been focused on bringing property coverage solutions to the Cannabis Sector and has brought her expertise to the Sum team. Janet is well known in the industry for her approachability and her willingness to find solutions for her brokers.
janet.soper@suminsurance.ca
Janet is AVP, focusing on Property Underwriting and development of solutions for emerging industries and changing market conditions. Janet has over 25 years underwriting experience, including Standard risks, Aviation, Plans and Programs, Hard to Place risks and Specialty Lines with various National Insurers. Most recently, Janet has been focused on bringing property coverage solutions to the Cannabis Sector and has brought her expertise to the Sum team. Janet is well known in the industry for her approachability and her willingness to find solutions for her brokers.
janet.soper@suminsurance.ca
IRWIN GINSLER, BA, FCIP TORONTO, ON
Irwin is Assistant Vice President and has more than 45 years of experience in the Canadian Property & Casualty Insurance industry. He has worked at both an Underwriter and a broker at a number of national firms. For over 35 years Irwin has specialized in underwriting Professional Liability in senior roles including 11 years as a Vice President, Manager of Professional Liability for a major Canadian MGA and as the owner/operator of his own MGA’s. Irwin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and has been a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada since 1979.
irwin.ginsler@suminsurance.ca
Irwin is Assistant Vice President and has more than 45 years of experience in the Canadian Property & Casualty Insurance industry. He has worked at both an Underwriter and a broker at a number of national firms. For over 35 years Irwin has specialized in underwriting Professional Liability in senior roles including 11 years as a Vice President, Manager of Professional Liability for a major Canadian MGA and as the owner/operator of his own MGA’s. Irwin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and has been a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada since 1979.
irwin.ginsler@suminsurance.ca
KAREN MAK, B.Sc.(Hons), FCIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Karen is an Assistant Vice President focussed on Umbrella and Excess Liability. Karen has had a dynamic career trajectory over 20 years, working in Personal Lines Home and Auto Insurance and Commercial Property and Casualty for a prominent national carrier before moving to a National MGA to specialize in Umbrella and Excess Liability. Karen's education is ideally suited to her role in that she has an Honours B.Sc from the University of Toronto majoring in Sociology and Psychology, a post-graduate Marketing Management Diploma, has the CRM designation and is a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional.
karen.mak@suminsurance.ca
Karen is an Assistant Vice President focussed on Umbrella and Excess Liability. Karen has had a dynamic career trajectory over 20 years, working in Personal Lines Home and Auto Insurance and Commercial Property and Casualty for a prominent national carrier before moving to a National MGA to specialize in Umbrella and Excess Liability. Karen's education is ideally suited to her role in that she has an Honours B.Sc from the University of Toronto majoring in Sociology and Psychology, a post-graduate Marketing Management Diploma, has the CRM designation and is a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional.
karen.mak@suminsurance.ca
SANDRA LEFEBVRE, B.Sc TORONTO, ON
Sandra is AVP in our Professional Liability Department. Prior to joining SUM, Sandra worked in professional liability for a global carrier and a major Canadian insurance company. She has been in the industry since 2001 and underwriting professional liability since 2008. She is a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montreal and holds her CIP Designation. She is fluently bilingual, and is known for her approachable and communicative professional style.
sandra.lefebvre@suminsurance.ca
Sandra is AVP in our Professional Liability Department. Prior to joining SUM, Sandra worked in professional liability for a global carrier and a major Canadian insurance company. She has been in the industry since 2001 and underwriting professional liability since 2008. She is a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montreal and holds her CIP Designation. She is fluently bilingual, and is known for her approachable and communicative professional style.
sandra.lefebvre@suminsurance.ca
ANN MARIE TOURNEUR, B.Sc., CIP MONTREAL, QC
Ann Marie is Assistant Vice President, Property for SUM Insurance. For the past three years Ann Marie has been part of the SUM organization in her role as AVP Underwriting and Operations for the Morin Elliott office. Ann Marie has acquired over 30 years of experience in underwriting and management within several national insurers. She is now using her expertise to provide property solutions for not only Morin Elliott but for SUM. Ann Marie holds a Bachelor in Science from McGill University as well as the CIP designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.
annmarie.tourneur@suminsurance.ca
Ann Marie is Assistant Vice President, Property for SUM Insurance. For the past three years Ann Marie has been part of the SUM organization in her role as AVP Underwriting and Operations for the Morin Elliott office. Ann Marie has acquired over 30 years of experience in underwriting and management within several national insurers. She is now using her expertise to provide property solutions for not only Morin Elliott but for SUM. Ann Marie holds a Bachelor in Science from McGill University as well as the CIP designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.
annmarie.tourneur@suminsurance.ca
ANNICK DECHAMPLAIN, B. Adm., CIP MONTREAL, QC
Annick was the Construction Product line Manager at major international insurer for over 7 years where she successfully expanded the Construction Business segment nationally for Casualty. She graduated from HEC Montreal business school, is CIP certified and is licensed by the AMF as a ‘commercial-lines damage insurance broker’. She has over 20 years of experience in the Insurance industry and spent her career both on the brokerage and Underwriting side.
annick.dechamplain@suminsurance.ca
Annick was the Construction Product line Manager at major international insurer for over 7 years where she successfully expanded the Construction Business segment nationally for Casualty. She graduated from HEC Montreal business school, is CIP certified and is licensed by the AMF as a ‘commercial-lines damage insurance broker’. She has over 20 years of experience in the Insurance industry and spent her career both on the brokerage and Underwriting side.
annick.dechamplain@suminsurance.ca
BRIGITTE ROUSSEL, MONTREAL, QC
Brigitte is Assistant Vice-President Property. She previously held property specialist positions for over 40 years for national insurers and reinsurers in property, facultative and treaty reinsurance. Her expertise is in providing property insurance solutions and business development. Brigitte has a diploma in Fire Prevention Technology from the Polytechnic University of Montreal and has done several inspections for international companies. Brigitte also has a diploma in international insurance acquired from an international insurance company.
brigitte.roussel@suminsurance.ca
Brigitte is Assistant Vice-President Property. She previously held property specialist positions for over 40 years for national insurers and reinsurers in property, facultative and treaty reinsurance. Her expertise is in providing property insurance solutions and business development. Brigitte has a diploma in Fire Prevention Technology from the Polytechnic University of Montreal and has done several inspections for international companies. Brigitte also has a diploma in international insurance acquired from an international insurance company.
brigitte.roussel@suminsurance.ca
ISABELLE GERVAIS
Isabelle is Assistant Vice-President General Liability. After studying Communications Studies at Concordia University, Isabelle spent 18 years at a major international insurance company. She held different positions including National Product Specialist - Primary Casualty, Senior Casualty Underwriter as well as Montreal Branch Manager. Isabelle completed her Associate General Insurance in Chicago where she had a stint as a Consultant for an insurance software provider. Isabelle has also been a certified trainer with la Chambre d’Assurance de Dommages for many years.
isabelle.gervais@suminsurance.ca
Isabelle is Assistant Vice-President General Liability. After studying Communications Studies at Concordia University, Isabelle spent 18 years at a major international insurance company. She held different positions including National Product Specialist - Primary Casualty, Senior Casualty Underwriter as well as Montreal Branch Manager. Isabelle completed her Associate General Insurance in Chicago where she had a stint as a Consultant for an insurance software provider. Isabelle has also been a certified trainer with la Chambre d’Assurance de Dommages for many years.
isabelle.gervais@suminsurance.ca
PEADAR MULHALL, CIP, FCIP CALGARY, AB
Peadar is AVP, Claims at SUM Insurance. Peadar has more than 30 years experience in the insurance industry. He has spent his career adjudicating claims, specializing in bodily injury and claims leadership. Previously he was a claims director at a mid-size regional insurance company providing vision and leadership for more than 175 claims staff. Peadar has earned both his CIP and FCIP designations. He has also given back to the industry as a member of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association and as a CIP instructor with the Insurance Institute of Southern Alberta.
pmulhall@suminsurance.ca
Peadar is AVP, Claims at SUM Insurance. Peadar has more than 30 years experience in the insurance industry. He has spent his career adjudicating claims, specializing in bodily injury and claims leadership. Previously he was a claims director at a mid-size regional insurance company providing vision and leadership for more than 175 claims staff. Peadar has earned both his CIP and FCIP designations. He has also given back to the industry as a member of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association and as a CIP instructor with the Insurance Institute of Southern Alberta.
pmulhall@suminsurance.ca
SHAWN BRYAN, BCOM, MBA TORONTO, ON
Shawn is AVP, Operations at SUM Insurance. He has more than twenty-five years experience in the insurance industry holding roles in business development, business process improvement, and sales and service leadership. Previously he was a sales and service director at a mid-size regional insurance leading the contact centre and retail distribution teams. Shawn earned a Bachelor of Commerce from York University and achieved his MBA from the University of Idaho. He is also is a Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
shawn.bryan@suminsurance.ca
Shawn is AVP, Operations at SUM Insurance. He has more than twenty-five years experience in the insurance industry holding roles in business development, business process improvement, and sales and service leadership. Previously he was a sales and service director at a mid-size regional insurance leading the contact centre and retail distribution teams. Shawn earned a Bachelor of Commerce from York University and achieved his MBA from the University of Idaho. He is also is a Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
shawn.bryan@suminsurance.ca
DAN LOPES, B.A., FCIP TORONTO, ON
Dan is Assistant Vice President on the Toronto, Commercial General Liability team. Dan began his Insurance career with a major national carrier as a Commercial Lines Underwriter and has been in the industry since 2014. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at the University of Guelph-Humber, and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP).
dan.lopes@suminsurance.ca
Dan is Assistant Vice President on the Toronto, Commercial General Liability team. Dan began his Insurance career with a major national carrier as a Commercial Lines Underwriter and has been in the industry since 2014. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at the University of Guelph-Humber, and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada (FCIP).
dan.lopes@suminsurance.ca
CHRISTINA ROACH, TORONTO, ON
Christina is a Senior Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Prior to joining SUM Christina worked for a major specialty carrier in the casualty department. Christina is exceptionally organized and focused and brings over 15 years experience in primary casualty, excess and umbrella insurance to SUM.
christina.roach@suminsurance.ca
Christina is a Senior Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Prior to joining SUM Christina worked for a major specialty carrier in the casualty department. Christina is exceptionally organized and focused and brings over 15 years experience in primary casualty, excess and umbrella insurance to SUM.
christina.roach@suminsurance.ca
MARY MACLAREN, TORONTO, ON
Mary is a Senior Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Mary has 38 years of insurance experience with 33 of those years working directly in Specialty Lines. Mary is a well-known in the industry as a team player who builds strong relationships and produces high-quality work.
mary.maclaren@suminsurance.ca
Mary is a Senior Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Mary has 38 years of insurance experience with 33 of those years working directly in Specialty Lines. Mary is a well-known in the industry as a team player who builds strong relationships and produces high-quality work.
mary.maclaren@suminsurance.ca
SARAH BUNTROCK, BA TORONTO, ON
Sarah is a Senior Underwriter on our Commercial Property team. Sarah has worked in the insurance industry since 2011, and has gained experience in both Property & Casualty while working for major domestic markets, as well as Specialty MGAs. Before entering into a career in insurance, Sarah obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English, at the University of Western Ontario. She is also currently working towards completing her CIP.
sarah.buntrock@suminsurance.ca
Sarah is a Senior Underwriter on our Commercial Property team. Sarah has worked in the insurance industry since 2011, and has gained experience in both Property & Casualty while working for major domestic markets, as well as Specialty MGAs. Before entering into a career in insurance, Sarah obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English, at the University of Western Ontario. She is also currently working towards completing her CIP.
sarah.buntrock@suminsurance.ca
ANTONELLA SIMONCELLI, MONTREAL, QC
Antonella is a Senior Underwriter in our Professional Liability Department. Antonella brings almost twenty years of experience in underwriting and management in the credit and financial service industry. Prior to joining SUM, Antonella worked at a major international insurance company where she held various positions, including AVP in credit and senior underwriter in professional liability and cyber. She brings strong bilingual communicative skills and is committed to excellence with a keen ability to build and conserve business relationships.
antonella.simoncelli@suminsurance.ca
Antonella is a Senior Underwriter in our Professional Liability Department. Antonella brings almost twenty years of experience in underwriting and management in the credit and financial service industry. Prior to joining SUM, Antonella worked at a major international insurance company where she held various positions, including AVP in credit and senior underwriter in professional liability and cyber. She brings strong bilingual communicative skills and is committed to excellence with a keen ability to build and conserve business relationships.
antonella.simoncelli@suminsurance.ca
DORA MASTRODOMENICO, MONTREAL, PQ
Dora is a Senior Underwriter focussed on Professional Liability and supporting all aspects of our broad Professional Lines offerings. Dora's experience with Strategic Underwriting Managers and prior to that with another nationally recognized MGA amounts to more than 23 years of industry and organizational knowledge that is foundational to her strong contribution.
dora.mastro@suminsurance.ca
Dora is a Senior Underwriter focussed on Professional Liability and supporting all aspects of our broad Professional Lines offerings. Dora's experience with Strategic Underwriting Managers and prior to that with another nationally recognized MGA amounts to more than 23 years of industry and organizational knowledge that is foundational to her strong contribution.
dora.mastro@suminsurance.ca
AMY COOK, B.Ed. TORONTO, ON
Amy is a Commercial Underwriter on our Property team. Amy received her Bachelor of Education before beginning her Insurance career. Amy brings valuable experience to our team as she previously worked at a mid market insurance company that focused on Property and Casualty before starting at Strategic Underwriting Managers Inc.
amy.cook@suminsurance.ca
Amy is a Commercial Underwriter on our Property team. Amy received her Bachelor of Education before beginning her Insurance career. Amy brings valuable experience to our team as she previously worked at a mid market insurance company that focused on Property and Casualty before starting at Strategic Underwriting Managers Inc.
amy.cook@suminsurance.ca
BRYCE LANKTREE, TORONTO, ON
Bryce is an underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Bryce began his insurance career in 2013 as a summer student at a major Canadian MGA while pursuing a business administration diploma from George Brown College in Toronto. Upon graduation he spent 3 years at a major Canadian brokerage before joining SUM in 2019. Bryce specializes in security program and cannabis related placements, is RIBO accredited, and is currently pursuing his CIP designation.
bryce.lanktree@suminsurance.ca
Bryce is an underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Bryce began his insurance career in 2013 as a summer student at a major Canadian MGA while pursuing a business administration diploma from George Brown College in Toronto. Upon graduation he spent 3 years at a major Canadian brokerage before joining SUM in 2019. Bryce specializes in security program and cannabis related placements, is RIBO accredited, and is currently pursuing his CIP designation.
bryce.lanktree@suminsurance.ca
COLIN BYE, BA TORONTO, ON
Colin is an underwriter on our Commercial General Liability team. Colin joined SUM in 2020 on the operations team and has held progressive roles as the CGL technical assistant and now as an underwriter. Before beginning his insurance career, Colin graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with honours in Political Science and he is actively pursuing his CIP designation.
colin.bye@suminsurance.ca
Colin is an underwriter on our Commercial General Liability team. Colin joined SUM in 2020 on the operations team and has held progressive roles as the CGL technical assistant and now as an underwriter. Before beginning his insurance career, Colin graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with honours in Political Science and he is actively pursuing his CIP designation.
colin.bye@suminsurance.ca
CLAUDIUS LO, BA, CIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Claudius is an underwriter for our Property team. Prior to joining SUM, Claudius studied Geography at Simon Fraser University. He has worked for multiple national carriers and has experience in property, liability, and auto underwriting. In addition to his Geography degree, he also has his CIP and RIBO designations.
claudius.lo@suminsurance.ca
Claudius is an underwriter for our Property team. Prior to joining SUM, Claudius studied Geography at Simon Fraser University. He has worked for multiple national carriers and has experience in property, liability, and auto underwriting. In addition to his Geography degree, he also has his CIP and RIBO designations.
claudius.lo@suminsurance.ca
EMILY ST. MARTIN, TORONTO, ON
Emily Emily is an Underwriter in our Professional Liability practice. Emily has diplomas from Seneca College and Centennial College and has experience in accounts, service, and social media. Emily joined the SUM team in 2018 and has impressed with her strong communication skills and dedicated approach to service internally and externally.
emily.stmartin@suminsurance.ca
Emily Emily is an Underwriter in our Professional Liability practice. Emily has diplomas from Seneca College and Centennial College and has experience in accounts, service, and social media. Emily joined the SUM team in 2018 and has impressed with her strong communication skills and dedicated approach to service internally and externally.
emily.stmartin@suminsurance.ca
GABRIELA GASEVIC, ACIP TORONTO, ON
Gabriela is an Underwriter focused on Environmental Liability coverage, Marine & Logistics. Gabriela has a diverse insurance background of more than 10 years including working as a member of the insurance group of a prominent Toronto law firm as well as working as a Health & Safety Investigation Assistant for the Government of Alberta. Gabriela is a Chartered Insurance Professional.
gabriela.gasevic@suminsurance.ca
Gabriela is an Underwriter focused on Environmental Liability coverage, Marine & Logistics. Gabriela has a diverse insurance background of more than 10 years including working as a member of the insurance group of a prominent Toronto law firm as well as working as a Health & Safety Investigation Assistant for the Government of Alberta. Gabriela is a Chartered Insurance Professional.
gabriela.gasevic@suminsurance.ca
JESSICA SMITH, ACIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Jessica is an Underwriter in our Marine and Logistics practice. Prior to joining SUM, Jessica spent two years working as a underwriter in an MGA environment on Marine and High-Risk property. Jessica has completed her CIP, ACIP and CRM designations.
jessica.smith@suminsurance.ca
Jessica is an Underwriter in our Marine and Logistics practice. Prior to joining SUM, Jessica spent two years working as a underwriter in an MGA environment on Marine and High-Risk property. Jessica has completed her CIP, ACIP and CRM designations.
jessica.smith@suminsurance.ca
MATTHEW SMITH, TORONTO, ON
Matt is an underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Prior to joining SUM, Matt was a commercial underwriter with a national carrier. Matt started his insurance career in 2010 and has spent time on both the company and the broker side of the industry, focusing mostly on commercial product lines.
matthew.smith@suminsurance.ca
Matt is an underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice. Prior to joining SUM, Matt was a commercial underwriter with a national carrier. Matt started his insurance career in 2010 and has spent time on both the company and the broker side of the industry, focusing mostly on commercial product lines.
matthew.smith@suminsurance.ca
ROY CHET, FCIP, CRM TORONTO, ON
Roy is an underwriter providing solutions to broker partners for Umbrella and Excess Liability. Roy completed his Insurance Diploma from Mohawk College and has continued his insurance focused education by completing the FCIP and CRM designations. Roy has been involved in commercial underwriting since 2014. Roy is a strong team contributor to the growth and success of the Umbrella and Excess team in Toronto.
roy.chet@suminsurance.ca
Roy is an underwriter providing solutions to broker partners for Umbrella and Excess Liability. Roy completed his Insurance Diploma from Mohawk College and has continued his insurance focused education by completing the FCIP and CRM designations. Roy has been involved in commercial underwriting since 2014. Roy is a strong team contributor to the growth and success of the Umbrella and Excess team in Toronto.
roy.chet@suminsurance.ca
TRACY HO, CIP TORONTO, ON
Tracy is an Underwriter in our Property team. She has more than 25 years of insurance experience as a Technical Assistant and Assistant Underwriter working for a major international Reinsurance company and in the specialty property division of a major international Insurer.
tracy.ho@suminsurance.ca
Tracy is an Underwriter in our Property team. She has more than 25 years of insurance experience as a Technical Assistant and Assistant Underwriter working for a major international Reinsurance company and in the specialty property division of a major international Insurer.
tracy.ho@suminsurance.ca
ANDRÉ LAVOIE, CIP MONTREAL, QC
André is an underwriter specializing in Commercial Property insurance. André arrives at SUM after having spent his entire career with commercial brokers, including 27 with the last one. He’s a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) of the Insurance Institute of Quebec and is licensed by the AMF as a 'damage insurance broker' in Quebec.
andre.lavoie@suminsurance.ca
André is an underwriter specializing in Commercial Property insurance. André arrives at SUM after having spent his entire career with commercial brokers, including 27 with the last one. He’s a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) of the Insurance Institute of Quebec and is licensed by the AMF as a 'damage insurance broker' in Quebec.
andre.lavoie@suminsurance.ca
CHRISTIAN QUESSY, MONTREAL, QC
Christian started his career at SUM as a technical assistant to the Commercial Property risks back in September 2020 and soon became an Underwriter. Christian arrives to SUM with more than 30 years’ experience working at major Brokerage firms.
christian.quessy@suminsurance.ca
Christian started his career at SUM as a technical assistant to the Commercial Property risks back in September 2020 and soon became an Underwriter. Christian arrives to SUM with more than 30 years’ experience working at major Brokerage firms.
christian.quessy@suminsurance.ca
DUSAN IVKOVIC, MONTREAL, QC
Dusan is an Underwriter, focussing on our Commercial General Liability Practice, Umbrella/Excess and Environmental Impairment Liability. Dusan has over 15 years' experience in the insurance industry and is licensed by the AMF as a personal-lines damage insurance broker in the province of Quebec.
dusan.ivkovic@suminsurance.ca
Dusan is an Underwriter, focussing on our Commercial General Liability Practice, Umbrella/Excess and Environmental Impairment Liability. Dusan has over 15 years' experience in the insurance industry and is licensed by the AMF as a personal-lines damage insurance broker in the province of Quebec.
dusan.ivkovic@suminsurance.ca
GUILLAUME SAINDON, MONTRÉAL, QC
Guillaume is an Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice, Umbrella and Excess. Guillaume began his career 5 years ago with a major Canadian brokerage firm and is licensed by the AMF as damage insurance broker in the province of Quebec. Guillaume holds a Bachelor in economics from the University of Montreal, a post graduate degree in accounting and has the CRM designation.
guillaume.saindon@suminsurance.ca
Guillaume is an Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice, Umbrella and Excess. Guillaume began his career 5 years ago with a major Canadian brokerage firm and is licensed by the AMF as damage insurance broker in the province of Quebec. Guillaume holds a Bachelor in economics from the University of Montreal, a post graduate degree in accounting and has the CRM designation.
guillaume.saindon@suminsurance.ca
MARIA TRAGOULIAS, MONTRÉAL, QC
Maria is an Underwriter focused on Commercial Property risks. Maria arrives to SUM with more than 14 years’ experience working at a major international insurer, in particular three years as a Commercial Property Underwriter.
maria.tragoulias@suminsurance.ca
Maria is an Underwriter focused on Commercial Property risks. Maria arrives to SUM with more than 14 years’ experience working at a major international insurer, in particular three years as a Commercial Property Underwriter.
maria.tragoulias@suminsurance.ca
MELISSA VILLENEUVE-POIRIER, MONTRÉAL, QC
Melissa is an Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice, Umbrella and Excess. Prior to joining the SUM team, Melissa had over 10 years of experience in the industry and worked for major insurers. Melissa studied at HEC Montréal as a student-athlete.
melissa.villeneuvepoirier@suminsurance.ca
Melissa is an Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice, Umbrella and Excess. Prior to joining the SUM team, Melissa had over 10 years of experience in the industry and worked for major insurers. Melissa studied at HEC Montréal as a student-athlete.
melissa.villeneuvepoirier@suminsurance.ca
ANIE CHARBONNEAU, CIP MONTRÉAL, QC
Anie is is an Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice, Umbrella and Excess department. She joined SUM in 2016, as a Technical Assistant. Anie joins SUM with a diverse background of more than 20 years of experience, including several years in the insurance industry and as a social worker. Anie also studied at the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM) in remedial education.
anie.charbonneau@suminsurance.ca
Anie is is an Underwriter in our Commercial General Liability practice, Umbrella and Excess department. She joined SUM in 2016, as a Technical Assistant. Anie joins SUM with a diverse background of more than 20 years of experience, including several years in the insurance industry and as a social worker. Anie also studied at the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM) in remedial education.
anie.charbonneau@suminsurance.ca
ALISSA MARSHALL, BSc TORONTO, ON
Alissa is a Technical Assistant for the Property team. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The University of Toronto. Before joining the Property team, she assisted in Operations and Accounting. Alissa looks forward to gaining further experience and education while pursuing her CIP and RIBO.
alissa.marshall@suminsurance.ca
Alissa is a Technical Assistant for the Property team. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The University of Toronto. Before joining the Property team, she assisted in Operations and Accounting. Alissa looks forward to gaining further experience and education while pursuing her CIP and RIBO.
alissa.marshall@suminsurance.ca
ANTHONY NGUYEN, CIP TORONTO, ON
Anthony is a Technical Assistant for our Property team. He studied Computer Programming & Analysis at Seneca College before beginning his Insurance career. Anthony is known as a very diligent and enthusiastic team member with a focus on career development. He recently completed his RIBO 1 licensing exam and will complete his CIP designation shortly.
anthony.nguyen@suminsurance.ca
Anthony is a Technical Assistant for our Property team. He studied Computer Programming & Analysis at Seneca College before beginning his Insurance career. Anthony is known as a very diligent and enthusiastic team member with a focus on career development. He recently completed his RIBO 1 licensing exam and will complete his CIP designation shortly.
anthony.nguyen@suminsurance.ca
MERLYN MAANO, B.Sc. TORONTO, ON
Merlyn is a Technical Assistant for our Property team. Merlyn has her Bachelor of Science in Statistics, and has a rich history of working in a variety of accounting environments including a very successful tenure working for the Social Security System for the Philippines.
merlyn.maano@suminsurance.ca
Merlyn is a Technical Assistant for our Property team. Merlyn has her Bachelor of Science in Statistics, and has a rich history of working in a variety of accounting environments including a very successful tenure working for the Social Security System for the Philippines.
merlyn.maano@suminsurance.ca
SYDNEY BRAUNSTEIN, BA TORONTO, ON
Sydney is a Technical Assistant for our Umbrella and Excess Liability team. Sydney joined our team in May 2022 as graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University, where she attained a degree in English, French, and World Religion. Sydney would like to pursue her CIP designation and is working towards becoming an underwriter.
sydney.braunstein@suminsurance.ca
Sydney is a Technical Assistant for our Umbrella and Excess Liability team. Sydney joined our team in May 2022 as graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University, where she attained a degree in English, French, and World Religion. Sydney would like to pursue her CIP designation and is working towards becoming an underwriter.
sydney.braunstein@suminsurance.ca
ANNICK MILLETTE, MONTRÉAL, QC
Annick is a technical assistant for the Montreal office. Her priority is to provide administrative support in the property department. Annick comes to SUM with 20 years of experience in the health care field in Belgium. She is currently studying to obtain her CIP.
annick.millette@suminsurance.ca
Annick is a technical assistant for the Montreal office. Her priority is to provide administrative support in the property department. Annick comes to SUM with 20 years of experience in the health care field in Belgium. She is currently studying to obtain her CIP.
annick.millette@suminsurance.ca
MADELAINE NIETO, MONTRÉAL, QC
Madeleine is a Technical Assistant for our office in Montréal for Commercial General Liability and Environmental Impairment Liability. With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Madeleine worked for a large insurance company in personal lines and commercial bond insurance.
madelaine.nieto@suminsurance.ca
Madeleine is a Technical Assistant for our office in Montréal for Commercial General Liability and Environmental Impairment Liability. With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Madeleine worked for a large insurance company in personal lines and commercial bond insurance.
madelaine.nieto@suminsurance.ca
RITA TADDEO, MONTRÉAL, QC
Rita is a Technical Assistant in our Montreal office supporting our Professional Liability program. Rita joins SUM with almost 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, having worked for an international insurer supporting a number of different programs.
rita.taddeo@suminsurance.ca
Rita is a Technical Assistant in our Montreal office supporting our Professional Liability program. Rita joins SUM with almost 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, having worked for an international insurer supporting a number of different programs.
rita.taddeo@suminsurance.ca
TIFFANY MARTINEZ, MONTRÉAL, QC
Tiffany is a Technical Assistant in our Montreal Office focussing on supporting our Environmental Impairment Liability program. Tiffany joins SUM with over 12 years of insight in the insurance industry working at a major international insurer.
tiffany.martinez@suminsurance.ca
Tiffany is a Technical Assistant in our Montreal Office focussing on supporting our Environmental Impairment Liability program. Tiffany joins SUM with over 12 years of insight in the insurance industry working at a major international insurer.
tiffany.martinez@suminsurance.ca
ASHLEY COSTA, MONTRÉAL, QC
Ashley is a Technical Assistant at SUM forming part of the Commercial General Liability Team. Her priority is to provide seamless high quality underwriting support. Ashley comes to SUM with several years of experience in the insurance industry. She is a graduate of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University with a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business.
ashley.costa@suminsurance.ca
Ashley is a Technical Assistant at SUM forming part of the Commercial General Liability Team. Her priority is to provide seamless high quality underwriting support. Ashley comes to SUM with several years of experience in the insurance industry. She is a graduate of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University with a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business.
ashley.costa@suminsurance.ca
CONSIGLIA (CONNIE) CAPONE, MONTRÉAL, QC
Connie is a Technical Assistant for our Commercial General Liability team. Prior to joining SUM, Connie comes to us with many years of experience in the Casualty Insurance Industry, Premium Finance and Apparel Industry. She primarily assists and supports the Montreal Liability team.
connie.capone@suminsurance.ca
Connie is a Technical Assistant for our Commercial General Liability team. Prior to joining SUM, Connie comes to us with many years of experience in the Casualty Insurance Industry, Premium Finance and Apparel Industry. She primarily assists and supports the Montreal Liability team.
connie.capone@suminsurance.ca
ALLIE CHAN, MBA, CIP, PMP TORONTO, ON
Allie is a Project Manager in our Toronto office. She has been in the Insurance industry for over 10 years with a wide variety of experience having worked in Claims and Underwriting for a major national personal lines carrier. Allie is a graduate of the University of Guelph and achieved her MBA from the Royal Military College of Canada in 2010. Allie has achieved her CIP designation and PMP designation while working at SUM.
allie.chan@suminsurance.ca
Allie is a Project Manager in our Toronto office. She has been in the Insurance industry for over 10 years with a wide variety of experience having worked in Claims and Underwriting for a major national personal lines carrier. Allie is a graduate of the University of Guelph and achieved her MBA from the Royal Military College of Canada in 2010. Allie has achieved her CIP designation and PMP designation while working at SUM.
allie.chan@suminsurance.ca
MARIA PERDIKIS, TORONTO, ON
Maria is part of the Accounting team located in our Toronto head office. She supports all aspects of Accounts Receivables including providing monthly statements to brokers and collections. She comes to us with many years of experience in the customer service and general office administration.
maria.perdikis@suminsurance.ca
Maria is part of the Accounting team located in our Toronto head office. She supports all aspects of Accounts Receivables including providing monthly statements to brokers and collections. She comes to us with many years of experience in the customer service and general office administration.
maria.perdikis@suminsurance.ca
PETAL SAVAGE, TORONTO, ON
Petal is an Accounting Specialist in our Finance team. Petal studied Applied Accounting at Oxford Brookes University. Petal brings valuable experience to our team having previously worked in several different sectors including several years at a major brokerage. Petal also has her CPA designation along with a Masters in Professional Accountancy.
petal.savage@suminsurance.ca
Petal is an Accounting Specialist in our Finance team. Petal studied Applied Accounting at Oxford Brookes University. Petal brings valuable experience to our team having previously worked in several different sectors including several years at a major brokerage. Petal also has her CPA designation along with a Masters in Professional Accountancy.
petal.savage@suminsurance.ca
RAGHAV SINGARI, BComm TORONTO, ON
Raghav is a part of our Accounting team located in our Toronto office. He supports all aspects of accounting activities including, categorizing expenses, preparing cheques, and producing accurate bordereau reports. Raghav started his accounting career in 2017. He has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and a diploma in Global Business Management from Loyalist College.
rsingari@suminsurance.ca
Raghav is a part of our Accounting team located in our Toronto office. He supports all aspects of accounting activities including, categorizing expenses, preparing cheques, and producing accurate bordereau reports. Raghav started his accounting career in 2017. He has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and a diploma in Global Business Management from Loyalist College.
rsingari@suminsurance.ca