Agatha Rodrigues
About Agatha Rodrigues
Agatha Rodrigues is an Underwriter Assistant specializing in Special Risk Auto at Intact, with a background in various roles at the University of Toronto and Laura Canada. She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto Mississauga and has contributed to research and employee engagement initiatives.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Agatha Rodrigues currently serves as an Underwriter Assistant in the Specialty Solutions division, focusing on Special Risk Auto. She has held this position since 2019, working in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In her role, she collaborates with the underwriting department to enhance workflow processes and optimize the endorsement of newly converted policies. Agatha's contributions include reviewing and proposing enhancements for tools used within the Specialty Auto department.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Prior to her current role, Agatha worked at Intact as an Underwriter Assistant in the Specialty Solutions division, specifically in Commercial Lines, Property & Casualty, for a period of seven months in 2019. Her experience in the insurance sector is complemented by her previous position as a Service Coordinator at Laura Canada from 2016 to 2019, where she gained valuable customer service and operational skills.
Educational Background and Academic Achievements
Agatha Rodrigues studied at the University of Toronto Mississauga from 2010 to 2015, where she earned a Bachelor of Science with High Distinction, specializing in Psychology. During her academic career, she served as a Connection Leader and ConnectNOW Leader, mentoring fellow students. She co-authored a method paper published in Behaviour Research Methods, contributing to the development of a stimulus set of over 225 pairs of images and photographs.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Agatha actively participates in volunteer efforts on social committees aimed at promoting employee engagement and community involvement. She has contributed to charity drives, including the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Diversity & Inclusion Week. Her commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture is evident through her involvement in these initiatives.
Skills in Digital Design and Development
Agatha Rodrigues possesses expertise in digital design, utilizing tools such as GIMP2, Adobe XD, and Photoshop. She also has traditional drawing skills, which enhance her creative capabilities. Additionally, she has developed guides for processing tasks and system workarounds that are utilized as training materials for new hires, showcasing her ability to create effective instructional content.