Derek Smith
About Derek Smith
Derek Smith is a Manager of Specialty Solutions at Intact, where he has worked since 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary's University and has extensive experience in the insurance industry.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Derek Smith currently holds the position of Manager, Specialty Solutions at Intact Financial Corporation. He has been in this role since 2011, contributing to the company for over 13 years. His responsibilities include overseeing specialty insurance solutions and ensuring that the offerings meet the needs of clients in a competitive market.
Previous Positions at Intact Financial Corporation
Derek Smith has held multiple roles at Intact Financial Corporation. He worked as a Commercial Lines Underwriter from 2005 to 2008, where he assessed risks and determined appropriate coverage for clients. He then advanced to the position of Commercial Lines Manager from 2008 to 2011, where he managed underwriting teams and developed strategies to enhance commercial insurance offerings.
Educational Background
Derek Smith has a solid educational foundation in management and commerce. He studied at Saint Mary's University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, where he studied Management for one year in 2008-2009. Additionally, he attended the Insurance Institute of Canada, focusing on Management from 2008 to 2010.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Derek Smith worked at Combined Insurance as a Representative from 2004 to 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. This early role provided him with foundational experience in the insurance industry, which he later built upon during his tenure at Intact.