Alison Sheehan
About Alison Sheehan
Alison Sheehan is an Intermediate Underwriter specializing in D&O and Crime at Intact, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in finance and insurance, with previous roles at Scotiabank, CIBC, and a solid educational foundation in business and human resources.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Alison Sheehan currently serves as an Intermediate Underwriter for D&O and Crime within Specialty Solutions at Intact Financial Corporation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the underwriting of Directors and Officers liability and crime insurance products. Her role involves assessing risks, determining coverage terms, and collaborating with clients to provide tailored insurance solutions.
Previous Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Prior to her current role, Alison worked at Intact Financial Corporation as an Intermediate Underwriter focused on D&O, E&O, and Crime from 2018 to 2021. She initially joined the company as part of the Specialty Solutions Underwriter Development Program, where she worked from 2016 to 2018. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge in underwriting practices and risk assessment.
Career Background in Financial Services
Alison Sheehan has a diverse background in the financial services sector. She worked at Scotiabank from 2012 to 2016, starting as a Personal Banking Officer Trainee and progressing to roles such as Financial Advisor and Senior Financial Advisor. Her experience at Scotiabank involved providing financial advice and managing client relationships. Earlier in her career, she also held a position as a Customer Service Representative at CIBC in 2010.
Educational Qualifications
Alison studied at the University at Buffalo School of Management, where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate from Fanshawe College between 2016 and 2017. Additionally, she achieved the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada while studying Property and Casualty Insurance from 2016 to 2018.
Early Career Experience
Alison's early career included an administrative role at Sheehan & Rosie Ltd, where she worked as an Administrative Assistant from 2007 to 2011. She also gained experience as a Student Athlete at the University at Buffalo from 2008 to 2012, balancing her academic and athletic commitments. This diverse background laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in finance and insurance.