Indu Murugathasan
About Indu Murugathasan
Indu Murugathasan is an experienced underwriter currently working at Intact in Vancouver, Canada, where she has provided solutions for hard-to-place risks since 2018. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Simon Fraser University and has over two years of experience in Commercial Lines Insurance.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Indu Murugathasan has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation since 2018, serving as an Underwriter. In this role, she specializes in providing solutions for hard-to-place risks, drawing on her extensive experience in the insurance industry. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Commercial Underwriter and as a Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant at Intact, accumulating a total of over four years of experience in various underwriting roles within the company.
Education and Expertise
Indu Murugathasan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, focusing on Cells, Molecules, and Physiology, which she obtained from Simon Fraser University between 2008 and 2013. In addition to her degree, she pursued further education at the Insurance Institute of BC, where she earned the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from 2015 to 2018. This combination of education has equipped her with a solid foundation in both scientific principles and insurance practices.
Background in Insurance
Indu Murugathasan began her career in the insurance sector as an Underwriting Assistant in 2015, where she gained valuable experience in Commercial Insurance. She transitioned to a Commercial Underwriter role in 2017, further developing her skills in underwriting. Before joining Intact, she worked at Canadian Direct Insurance Incorporated as an Insurance Advisor for one year, where she provided guidance and support to clients regarding their insurance needs.
Experience in Commercial Lines Insurance
Indu Murugathasan has over two years of specialized experience in Commercial Lines Insurance. This experience has been instrumental in her ability to assess and underwrite complex risks effectively. Her roles at Intact, including her time as a Commercial Underwriter and Underwriting Assistant, have allowed her to deepen her understanding of the commercial insurance landscape and enhance her problem-solving capabilities.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the insurance industry, Indu Murugathasan worked as a Cashier at Safeway from 2006 to 2007. This early work experience provided her with foundational customer service skills, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in insurance, where client interaction and communication are key components.