Tara Lessard Webb, Bba, Cip, Crm, Rf
About Tara Lessard Webb, Bba, Cip, Crm, Rf
Tara Lessard Webb serves as the Director of Corporate Governance at Intact in Toronto, Ontario, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in risk oversight and governance within the insurance industry, having held various roles at RSA Canada and Desjardins General Insurance Group.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Tara Lessard Webb serves as the Director of Corporate Governance at Intact Financial Corporation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing governance practices and ensuring compliance within the organization. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she contributes to the evolution of risk oversight and reporting to local Senior Management and the Board of Directors. Her focus includes maintaining a robust control environment as part of the 1st Line of Defence.
Previous Experience in Governance and Insurance
Before joining Intact, Tara held several key positions at RSA Canada. She served as Director of Governance for Personal Insurance from 2016 to 2018 and later as Director of the Governance Centre of Excellence from 2018 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes roles as Audit Technical Manager and Corporate Underwriting Consulting Analyst. Tara also worked at Desjardins General Insurance Group, where she held positions as Corporate Underwriting Analyst and Internal Auditor, accumulating extensive experience in governance and oversight for Property & Casualty lines of business.
Education and Expertise
Tara Lessard Webb has a strong educational background in business and risk management. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Bishop's University between 1996 and 2000. Additionally, she achieved the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada and the Certified Risk Management (CRM) designation from the University of Toronto. Tara also studied Contract Law at Harvard University through HarvardX in 2018, further enhancing her expertise in governance and risk management.
Professional Development and Certifications
Tara has pursued various professional development opportunities throughout her career. She achieved the RIMS Fellowship (RF) designation from the Global Risk Management Institute between 2015 and 2018, demonstrating her commitment to advancing her knowledge in risk management. Her certifications and studies reflect her dedication to enhancing her skills and contributing effectively to corporate governance and risk oversight.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tara Lessard Webb has a demonstrated history of fostering relationships that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations. Her commitment to these values is evident in her professional practices and initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive workplace environment. This focus aligns with her broader responsibilities in corporate governance and risk management.