Amanda Simpson, Cip
About Amanda Simpson, Cip
Amanda Simpson is a Senior Underwriter specializing in Non-Standard Risks at Intact, where she has worked since 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. She has a strong background in risk assessment and broker relationship development across Western Canada.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Amanda Simpson has been serving as a Senior Underwriter for Non-Standard Risks at Intact Financial Corporation since 2015. In this role, she focuses on assessing and managing risks that do not fit traditional underwriting criteria. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she has developed strong relationships with brokers throughout Western Canada, which she fosters through presentations and site visits. Her experience in this position spans over nine years, during which she has demonstrated adaptability in dynamic underwriting environments.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Simpson has a solid educational background in insurance and communications. She studied at the Insurance Institute of Canada, where she achieved her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation and an Advanced CIP. Additionally, she holds a Risk Management Certificate from the same institution. Prior to her insurance career, she studied Broadcast Communications at BCIT from 1997 to 1999. This combination of education equips her with the necessary skills to assess risks effectively across diverse locations.
Background in Insurance
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Amanda Simpson worked in various roles within the insurance industry. She began her career as a Communication and Events Coordinator at SHARE Family & Community Services from 2007 to 2010. She then transitioned into the insurance sector, working as an Insurance Broker/Underwriter at Westland Insurance from 2011 to 2014, followed by positions at The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia as a Personal Lines Underwriter and a Commercial Underwriter in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Professional Skills and Strengths
Amanda Simpson possesses a strong ability to assess risks from a wide range of locations, including areas as diverse as Nunavut and Vancouver Island. She demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth by actively participating in team projects and programs. Her strengths include adaptability and openness to change, which are essential in the fluid environments typical of underwriting roles.