Derek Smith
About Derek Smith
Derek Smith serves as the Director of Commercial Lines, Operational Performance at Intact, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various roles at Intact Financial Corporation and studied Human Resource Management and Risk Management.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Derek Smith serves as the Director of Commercial Lines, Operational Performance at Intact Financial Corporation. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational performance within the commercial lines segment, contributing to the company's strategic objectives and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Prior to his current role, Derek Smith held several positions at Intact Financial Corporation. He worked as the Director of Finance, Sales & Client Service for eight months in 2018. He also served as the Manager of Commercial Lines, Specialty Solutions & Surety from 2011 to 2018 and as a Commercial Lines Underwriter from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Commercial Lines Manager from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background
Derek Smith has a robust educational background in human resource management and risk management. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree from Saint Mary's University, where he studied Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations from 2000 to 2004. He also studied at the Insurance Institute of Canada, achieving the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation from 2008 to 2010, and obtained the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation from the University of Toronto between 2008 and 2009.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Derek Smith began his career as a Representative at Combined Insurance from 2004 to 2005. His early experience in the insurance industry laid the foundation for his subsequent roles at Intact, where he developed expertise in commercial lines underwriting and management.