Maryann Besharat
About Maryann Besharat
Maryann Besharat serves as the Vice President of Claims Legal at Intact, where she focuses on AI ethics and data governance. She has a background in law and extensive experience in regulatory and government relations.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Maryann Besharat serves as Vice President, Claims Legal at Intact Financial Corporation. She has held this position since 2023. In her current role, she is responsible for talent acquisition strategies that pertain to operational insurance sectors, including underwriting and broker networks. Additionally, she emphasizes AI ethics and data governance, reflecting a commitment to integrating technology with compliance and regulatory standards.
Previous Positions at Intact Financial Corporation
Prior to her current role, Maryann Besharat held several positions at Intact Financial Corporation. She served as Vice President, Legal & Compliance from 2017 to 2021, and as Vice President, Human Resources for the West, Ontario, and Atlantic Regions from 2021 to 2023. Earlier, she worked as Director, Legal & Compliance from 2015 to 2017 and as Director, Compliance from 2012 to 2015. Her experience at Intact also includes roles as Legal Counsel and Senior Counsel & Head of Compliance.
Educational Background
Maryann Besharat earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies from York University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She later obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Windsor, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in legal and compliance roles.
Experience in Legal and Compliance
Maryann Besharat has extensive experience in the fields of legal and compliance. She worked as an Associate at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP from 2006 to 2009. Her career also includes a brief tenure as Legal Counsel at Intact in 2010. Her roles have consistently focused on regulatory and government relations, as well as compliance, which are critical in the insurance industry.
Leadership in Transformational Projects
In her various roles, Maryann Besharat has led transformational projects aimed at enhancing business integrations and compliance within Intact Financial Corporation. Her leadership in these initiatives demonstrates her ability to drive change and improve operational efficiency in complex regulatory environments.