Steven Macdonald
About Steven Macdonald
Steven Macdonald is a Specialty Solutions Farm Underwriter with over a decade of experience in commercial underwriting. He has worked for Intact since 2017 and has held various roles in the insurance industry across the UK and Canada.
Current Role as Specialty Solutions Farm Underwriter
Steven Macdonald serves as a Specialty Solutions Farm Underwriter at Intact Financial Corporation. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the underwriting of specialized farm insurance solutions. His role involves assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage for agricultural clients. He operates from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where he applies his extensive experience in commercial underwriting to the agricultural sector.
Previous Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Prior to his current role, Steven worked at Intact Financial Corporation as a Commercial Underwriter for a period of eight months in 2017. During this time, he focused on evaluating commercial insurance applications and determining coverage options for various businesses. His experience at Intact laid the groundwork for his transition to specialty solutions in the agricultural insurance market.
Background in Commercial Underwriting
Steven Macdonald has a solid background in commercial underwriting, having worked at several notable companies. He was employed at NIG Commercial as a Commercial Insurance Underwriter from 2013 to 2016, where he gained valuable experience in the UK market. Prior to that, he worked at Aviva as a Commercial Underwriter from 2009 to 2013, further enhancing his expertise in risk assessment and policy development.
Education and Early Career
Steven attended Kinross High School from 1982 to 1988, completing his secondary education. His early career included a role as a Yacht Broker and Chandler at The Bosuns Locker from 1994 to 2005, where he managed yacht sales and related services at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry, Edinburgh. He also worked as a Credit Controller at Aviva from 2006 to 2008, which provided him with foundational skills in financial management.