Alex Chu
About Alex Chu
Alex Chu is a Senior Commercial Underwriter and Sales Team Lead at Intact, where he has worked since 2011. He has over 25 years of experience in underwriting, having previously served as a Senior Life Inspection Underwriter at First Financial Underwriting Services for 18 years.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Alex Chu has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation since 2011, serving as a Senior Commercial Underwriter and Sales Team Lead. In this role, he focuses on the procurement of commercial risks within the Property & Casualty Department. Over the past eighteen months, he has led the Commercial Sales Team, driving initiatives aimed at transforming the organization into a world-class sales and service entity. His leadership emphasizes the importance of urgent customer solutions, aligning the team's efforts with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at First Financial Underwriting Services
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Alex Chu worked at First Financial Underwriting Services for eighteen years, from 1993 to 2011. He held the position of Senior Life Inspection Underwriter during his tenure in the Edmonton, Canada Area. His experience in this role contributed to his professional development and prepared him for his subsequent transition to commercial underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Alex Chu studied at the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Business/Commerce from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in underwriting and sales, which he has applied throughout his career in the insurance industry.
Career Progression in Underwriting
Throughout his career, Alex Chu has demonstrated significant professional growth, transitioning from a Junior Underwriter to a Senior Commercial Underwriter over a span of seven years. This progression reflects his commitment to developing his skills and expertise in the underwriting field, enabling him to take on leadership roles and responsibilities in his current position.
Networking and Relationship Management
In his current role, Alex Chu actively develops and nurtures relationships with a network of brokers and brokerages in the Northern Alberta branch. His focus on building strong professional connections supports the sales team's objectives and enhances the overall effectiveness of the underwriting process.