Chris Ellis
About Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis is a Surety Underwriter at Intact in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a background in finance and underwriting. He conducts financial analyses and manages a portfolio of accounts, leveraging his experience in various roles within the finance and hospitality sectors.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Chris Ellis has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation as a Surety Underwriter since 2021. In this role, he conducts financial, work in progress, and trend analyses of year-end and interim financial statements for various businesses. He independently manages a book of accounts within underwriting guidelines, performing financial and qualitative analysis of contractors and their specific projects. Additionally, he reviews and provides recommendations on new business and bond request approvals in collaboration with experienced underwriters. His position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Chris Ellis studied at Vancouver College from 2011 to 2016, completing his secondary education. He then attended Western University, where he studied Finance and achieved a Bachelor of Management & Organizational Studies from 2016 to 2020. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, which he applies in his current role as a Surety Underwriter.
Background in Financial Analysis
Before his current position, Chris worked at Intact as a Financial Analyst - Surety from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, he evaluated the operations of prospective contractor clients by analyzing corporate financial statements, personal financial information, and construction experience to determine creditworthiness. His previous experience includes an Operations Summer Internship at TD in 2019, where he gained insights into operational processes.
Experience in the Service Industry
Chris Ellis has diverse work experience, including a position as an Expo at Glowbal Restaurant Group in 2017 for three months. He also worked as a Sales Associate at Sport Chek from 2015 to 2016 for one year. These roles contributed to his customer service skills and understanding of operational dynamics in the service industry.
Athletic Background
Chris was a Varsity Football Player for the Western Mustangs from 2016 to 2019. His involvement in competitive sports has likely contributed to his teamwork and leadership skills, which are valuable in his professional career.