Mélissa Talbot
About Mélissa Talbot
Mélissa Talbot is a Senior Litigation Lawyer based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, currently working at Intact since 2021. She has extensive experience in litigation and claims management, having previously held various roles at Intact and Clyde & Co from 2005 to 2021.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Mélissa Talbot currently serves as a Senior Litigation Lawyer at Intact Financial Corporation, a position she has held since 2021 in Montréal, Québec. Prior to this role, she worked at Intact in various capacities, including as a Litigation Lawyer from 2013 to 2017 and as a Manager for E&O D&O Crime Claims Canada from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she also held the position of Unit Claims Manager for claims outside of Quebec and major transport losses from 2017 to 2019. Her extensive experience at Intact has contributed to her expertise in legal matters related to insurance and claims management.
Education and Expertise
Mélissa Talbot earned her Baccalauréat in Law (Droit) from Université de Montréal, completing her studies from 2001 to 2004. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career. Her expertise encompasses litigation, claims management, and legal advisory roles within the insurance sector, particularly in relation to errors and omissions (E&O) and directors and officers (D&O) claims.
Background in Litigation
Before joining Intact, Mélissa Talbot worked as a Litigation Lawyer at Clyde & Co from 2005 to 2013. During her eight years at the firm, she developed her skills in legal representation and litigation strategies. This experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in claims management and legal advisory at Intact, where she has continued to build on her litigation expertise.
Professional Progression
Mélissa Talbot's career reflects a steady progression within the legal and insurance fields. Starting as a Litigation Lawyer at Clyde & Co, she transitioned to various roles at Intact Financial Corporation, moving from a Litigation Lawyer to managerial positions, including Unit Claims Manager and Manager for E&O D&O Crime Claims Canada. Her current role as Senior Litigation Lawyer highlights her advancement and specialization in the legal aspects of insurance claims.