Aleena Qadeer
About Aleena Qadeer
Aleena Qadeer is an Underwriting Summer Student currently working at Intact Financial Corporation in Calgary, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management: Insurance and Finance from the University of Calgary and has previous experience in enterprise risk management at Husky Energy.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Aleena Qadeer is currently employed as an Underwriting Summer Student at Intact Financial Corporation, a role she has held since 2021. Her position involves gaining practical experience in underwriting, which is essential for her career development in the insurance industry. During her time at Intact, she has focused on expanding her knowledge and skills related to underwriting processes and practices.
Education and Expertise
Aleena Qadeer studied at the University of Calgary, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a major in Risk Management: Insurance and Finance. Her studies spanned from 2016 to 2020, equipping her with foundational knowledge in risk management principles and financial practices relevant to the insurance sector. This educational background supports her current role in underwriting.
Background in Risk Management
Prior to her current position, Aleena Qadeer worked at Husky Energy in the Enterprise Risk Management department from 2020 to 2021. This experience provided her with insights into risk assessment and management within a corporate environment. Additionally, she has held various sales associate roles, including positions at Van Heusen Exclusive Store and Warehouse One, which contributed to her customer service skills.
Internship Experience
Aleena participated in an internship program at Intact Financial Corporation, where she gained hands-on experience in underwriting. This internship was a critical step in her career, allowing her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting. During this time, she actively sought to build a professional network within the insurance sector, enhancing her career prospects.
Early Career Roles
Before her involvement in the insurance industry, Aleena Qadeer held a tutoring position at YMCA in 2013 and worked as a sales associate at Warehouse One and Van Heusen Exclusive Store. These early roles helped her develop essential skills in communication and customer interaction, which are valuable in her current career path.