Trent Kulchar, Ll.B, Cic.C
About Trent Kulchar, Ll.B, Cic.C
Trent Kulchar, Ll.B, Cic.C, serves as Surety Claims Counsel at Intact Financial Corporation, where he leads litigated surety claims in western Canada. He has a diverse legal background, having previously worked at Duncan Craig LLP and Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP, and holds degrees in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Law.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Trent Kulchar serves as Surety Claims Counsel at Intact Financial Corporation, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads litigated surety claims files specifically in western Canada. He represents the interests of Intact in insolvency proceedings and prosecutes subrogated and indemnity claims. Additionally, he negotiates various agreements, including inter-creditor, indemnification, bonds, and settlement agreements. His responsibilities also include maintaining a portion of his practice for non-surety work, which encompasses employment, contract disputes, and property insurance.
Previous Experience at Duncan Craig LLP
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Trent Kulchar worked as an Associate at Duncan Craig LLP from 2017 to 2019 in the Edmonton, Canada Area. During his two years at the firm, he gained experience in various legal matters, contributing to his expertise in surety claims and related fields.
Previous Experience at Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP
Trent Kulchar was an Associate at Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP from 2010 to 2015 in the Calgary, Canada Area. Over the course of five years, he developed his legal skills and knowledge, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in surety claims and other legal areas.
Education and Expertise
Trent Kulchar has a diverse educational background. He studied at Lethbridge College, where he earned a Diploma in Criminal Justice from 1999 to 2001. He then attended Athabasca University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from 2004 to 2009. He further pursued legal studies at the University of Calgary, achieving his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from 2008 to 2011. In 2021, he completed the Business Leadership Program for In-House Counsel at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, enhancing his leadership skills in a legal context.
Specialization in Surety Claims
Trent Kulchar specializes in litigated surety claims, focusing on developing strategic plans for bonded companies facing financial difficulties. His expertise encompasses various aspects of surety law, including the prosecution of subrogated and indemnity claims. He plays a crucial role in negotiating agreements that are essential for the resolution of claims and the management of financial risks for bonded companies.