Michelle Taylor
About Michelle Taylor
Michelle Taylor serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Intact, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in law and finance, she has held various legal positions, including roles at Singleton Urquhart LLP and Miller Thomson LLP, and has a strong focus on insurance matters.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Michelle Taylor has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Intact Financial Corporation since 2020. In this role, she specializes in first-party litigation, subrogation, and insurance defense. Prior to her current position, she worked as Legal Counsel at Intact from 2013 to 2020, accumulating seven years of experience within the organization. Her extensive background in legal counsel within the insurance sector supports her current responsibilities.
Previous Experience in Legal Firms
Before joining Intact, Michelle Taylor worked as an Associate at Miller Thomson LLP from 2010 to 2013. She also spent three years as an Associate at Singleton Urquhart LLP from 2007 to 2010. These roles contributed to her legal expertise in various areas, particularly in insurance law, which complements her current focus at Intact.
Involvement with Canadian Bar Association
Michelle Taylor served as Vice Chair of the Insurance Law Subsection Executive at the Canadian Bar Association from 2011 to 2014. This position allowed her to engage with industry professionals and contribute to discussions surrounding insurance law in the Vancouver, Canada area.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Taylor holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from The University of British Columbia, which she completed from 2003 to 2005. She later earned a Juris Doctor from the same university from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she studied Risk Management at Simon Fraser University, achieving the CRM designation from 2013 to 2014. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both finance and law, enhancing her capabilities in the insurance sector.
Early Career and Insurance Background
Michelle Taylor began her career with relevant experience in the insurance industry. She worked as an Insurance Underwriting Assistant at American Home Assurance Company, AIG during the summers of 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she gained experience as a Summer Student Accountant at Matson, Driscoll & Damico LLP from 2002 to 2004. These early roles provided her with insights into the financial and operational aspects of the insurance field.