Simon Chamberland
About Simon Chamberland
Simon Chamberland is a Surety Product Owner at Intact, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in finance and accounting, holding a BComm and an MBA from Concordia University, and has previous experience as a Senior Surety Underwriter and Specialty Lines Underwriter.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Simon Chamberland currently serves as the Surety Product Owner at Intact Financial Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of surety products. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Surety Underwriter from 2015 to 2021, where he focused on underwriting and risk assessment in the surety sector. His tenure at Intact spans a total of eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives related to surety and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Simon Chamberland holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University, where he majored in Finance and minored in Accounting, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution between 2018 and 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation in financial principles and business management, which supports his professional roles in underwriting and product management.
Background in Insurance
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Simon Chamberland gained experience in the insurance industry as a Specialty Lines Underwriter at Chubb Insurance. He worked in this capacity for six months in Melbourne, Australia, in 2014, and for one year in Montreal, Canada, from 2012 to 2013. His roles involved evaluating risks and determining coverage terms for specialty insurance products, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Professional Experience Timeline
Simon Chamberland's professional journey includes significant roles in the insurance sector. He began his career at Chubb Insurance as a Specialty Lines Underwriter, where he worked for a total of 1.5 years across two locations. He then transitioned to Intact Financial Corporation, where he has spent the last eight years, initially as a Senior Surety Underwriter and currently as a Surety Product Owner. This timeline reflects his growth and specialization within the surety and underwriting domains.