Brandon Blant
About Brandon Blant
Brandon Blant serves as the Deputy Group Chief Risk Officer at Intact, a position he has held since 2021. He has over 20 years of experience in risk management, including previous roles at Intact and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Brandon Blant has been serving as the Deputy Group Chief Risk Officer at Intact Financial Corporation since 2021. In this role, he oversees risk management strategies and frameworks within the organization. Prior to this position, he held various roles at Intact, including Vice-President of Risk Management from 2009 to 2021 and Director of Risk Management from 2006 to 2009. His extensive tenure at Intact spans over 12 years, during which he contributed to the development and implementation of risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Blant holds a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) degree in Actuarial Science and Statistics from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He also attended Marianopolis College from 1990 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and risk assessment, which are essential in his current role in risk management.
Background in Risk Management
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Brandon Blant worked at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) as a Risk Manager from 2002 to 2006. This role involved assessing and managing risks associated with investment portfolios. His career in risk management began at CDPQ and continued to evolve through various positions at Intact, where he gained significant experience in the field.
Career Progression
Brandon Blant's career in risk management reflects a steady progression through various roles. After his initial position as a Risk Manager at CDPQ, he transitioned to Intact, where he served as Director of Risk Management and later as Vice-President of Risk Management. His current role as Deputy Group Chief Risk Officer represents the culmination of years of experience and expertise in the industry.