Yasmeen Said
About Yasmeen Said
Yasmeen Said is a Manager of Commercial Lines at Intact, where she has worked since 2020, leading a team of underwriters in Edmonton, Alberta. With a background in various underwriting roles and a degree in Marketing, she focuses on coaching and developing talent within her team.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Yasmeen Said has been working at Intact Financial Corporation since 2018. She currently holds the position of Manager, Commercial Lines, a role she has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, she leads a diverse team of underwriters, focusing on providing solution-oriented service to broker partners and end customers. Prior to her current role, she served as Unit Manager, Commercial Lines for 10 months and as Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Property & Casualty in the Sales Team for one year. Her career at Intact also includes positions as Underwriting Assistant and Junior Underwriter, contributing to her extensive experience in the commercial lines sector.
Education and Expertise
Yasmeen Said earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a major in Marketing from MacEwan University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies, which she applies in her current managerial role. Her expertise includes coaching and performance management initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to developing talent within her team.
Background in Retail and Hospitality
Before her career in insurance, Yasmeen Said gained valuable experience in the retail and hospitality sectors. She worked at Safeway Canada as a Retail Employee for five years from 2008 to 2013, and later served as a Server at Earls Kitchen + Bar for one year in 2013-2014. These roles helped her develop strong customer service skills and an understanding of team dynamics, which she has carried into her professional life in the insurance industry.
Leadership and Team Development
Yasmeen Said is passionate about creating an engaging work environment and focuses on developing organizational talent. In her current role as Manager, Commercial Lines, she excels in coaching her team and implementing performance management initiatives. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and support, aiming to enhance the capabilities of her direct reports and improve overall team performance.