Bill Bennett, Ba Hons. Acii
About Bill Bennett, Ba Hons. Acii
Bill Bennett is the Vice President of Corporate Underwriting and Loss Prevention at Intact, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in insurance risk management, having held various leadership roles at RSA prior to joining Intact.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Bill Bennett has served as Vice President, Corporate Underwriting and Loss Prevention at Intact Financial Corporation since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting standards and quality across various insurance portfolios, including Property, Casualty, Auto, Financial, Engineering, Marine, Programs, Construction, Renewable Energy, and Oil and Gas. He also leads the development of underwriting strategy and risk appetite, ensuring that the organization maintains effective risk management practices. Additionally, he oversees national risk engineering and inspection services, contributing to the overall safety and compliance of the company's operations.
Previous Experience at RSA
Prior to his current position, Bill Bennett held several roles at RSA. He served as Vice President, Commercial Underwriting and Portfolio Management from 2017 to 2021, where he managed underwriting processes and portfolio performance. His earlier roles included Director, Insurance Risk from 2011 to 2013, and Global Insurance Risk & Technical Assurance Director from 2015 to 2017, both in Toronto and London, respectively. He also worked as Assistant Vice President, Global Specialty Lines from 2013 to 2015, and as Insurance Risk Director for the International Region from 2009 to 2011, focusing on markets including Scandinavia, Ireland, Italy, and Canada.
Education and Expertise
Bill Bennett studied at The University of Sheffield Business School, where he earned a BA (Hons.) in Business Management from 1985 to 1988. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in the insurance industry. His expertise encompasses underwriting, risk management, and portfolio management, with a focus on developing strategies that align with organizational goals.
Background in Insurance Risk Management
Bill Bennett has extensive experience in insurance risk management, having worked in various capacities across different regions. His career began as UK Director, Underwriting, SME at RSA from 2003 to 2005, followed by roles that included UK Insurance Risk Manager and Head of Insurance Risk, UK from 2005 to 2009. His international experience includes managing insurance risk in multiple countries, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of global insurance markets and regulatory environments.