Savannah Burley
About Savannah Burley
Savannah Burley is a Specialty Solutions Equipment Breakdown Underwriter II at Intact, where she has worked since 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has a background in underwriting and insurance advisory roles, with previous positions at Intact and The Co-operators, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Savannah Burley has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation since 2015, holding various roles that have contributed to her expertise in underwriting. She currently serves as a Specialty Solutions Equipment Breakdown Underwriter II, a position she has held since 2019. Prior to this role, she participated in the Underwriter Development Program as a Specialty Solutions Underwriter I from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier experience at Intact includes positions as an Underwriting Assistant in both Specialty Solutions and Commercial Lines, as well as in Surety, during her co-op terms.
Insurance Industry Experience
Savannah Burley has accumulated extensive experience in the insurance sector, beginning her career at The Co-operators. She worked as an Associate Insurance Advisor from 2010 to 2014, with roles in both West Vancouver and North Vancouver. This foundational experience in insurance advisory roles provided her with valuable insights into client needs and industry practices, which she later applied in her underwriting positions at Intact.
Education and Expertise
Savannah Burley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Simon Fraser University, which she completed from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she pursued further education at the Insurance Institute of Canada, achieving the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation between 2017 and 2019. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in business principles and specialized knowledge in insurance, enhancing her capabilities in underwriting.
Co-op Experience in Underwriting
Savannah Burley gained practical experience in underwriting through several co-op positions at Intact Financial Corporation. In 2015, she worked as an Underwriting Assistant in both the Commercial Lines and Surety divisions, and in 2016, she served in Specialty Solutions. These roles allowed her to develop essential skills in risk assessment and policy evaluation, contributing to her professional growth in the insurance industry.