Sharon Braganza
About Sharon Braganza
Sharon Braganza is a Senior Property Casualty Underwriter at Intact Financial Corporation in Mississauga, where she has worked since 2006. She specializes in underwriting for medium to large sized businesses and actively mentors junior staff while also engaging in community initiatives.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Sharon Braganza has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation since 2006, where she holds the position of Senior Property Casualty Underwriter. In this role, she specializes in underwriting for medium to large-sized manufacturing, wholesale, and service-type businesses. Her responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with brokers, which is essential for effective risk assessment and policy placement. Additionally, she plays a key role in mentoring junior underwriters and underwriting assistants, contributing to the professional development of her team.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Sharon Braganza worked at CCV Insurance & Financial Services Inc. as a Commercial Lines Manager from 2002 to 2006. In this capacity, she managed commercial insurance lines, overseeing policy development and client relations. Earlier in her career, she briefly worked at Canada Protection Plan in 2006, focusing on General Insurance Development for a period of four months. These roles have provided her with a solid foundation in various aspects of the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Braganza completed her secondary education at H.H. Aga Khan Kenya Secondary School, where she studied from 1976 to 1982. She then pursued higher education at The College of Wooster, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from 1982 to 1985. Her educational background has equipped her with critical thinking and analytical skills, which are essential in her underwriting role.
Community Involvement
Sharon Braganza is actively involved in her community, particularly in initiatives that promote sharing and support for those in need. She organizes the Operation Christmas Child initiative in Mississauga, which focuses on providing gifts and essentials to underprivileged children. Sharon believes in the importance of teaching the values of sharing and generosity to her children and grandchildren.