Karen Alguire
About Karen Alguire
Karen Alguire serves as a Senior Analyst in the Center of Performance Excellence at TD Insurance, where she has worked since 2018. With over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, she has held various roles at TD Insurance and The Co-operators, contributing significantly to claims management and project implementation.
Work at TD Insurance
Karen Alguire has been employed at TD Insurance since 2000, holding various roles over the years. Currently, she serves as a Senior Analyst in the Center of Performance Excellence, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on the post-implementation phase of claims projects, ensuring their long-term success and sustainability. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Bodily Injury Claims Analyst from 2000 to 2012, and held multiple roles including Bodily Injury Team Leader and Bodily Injury SME for the Claims Evolution Project. Her tenure at TD Insurance has spanned over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Karen Alguire has a diverse educational background. She studied at Carleton University, where she earned a BA(Hons) in Psychology and Criminology from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, she attended the University of Toronto, where she is working towards the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation. Her educational pursuits complement her extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in claims analysis and project implementation.
Background
Before joining TD Insurance, Karen Alguire gained experience in the insurance sector through various roles. She worked at The Co-operators as an Accident Benefit Adjuster and a Bodily Injury Adjuster from 1993 to 1999. She also held a position as a Claims Adjudicator at WSIB for one year. Her early career included a role in customer service and claims at The Co-operators from 1990 to 1993. This background provided her with a solid foundation in claims management and customer service.
Achievements
Throughout her career at TD Insurance, Karen Alguire has played a key role in the Center of Performance Excellence since its inception in 2018. She ensures that the 'Day 2' execution of claims projects and initiatives is successfully adopted and sustained, focusing on achieving intended value and benefits. Her contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the effectiveness of claims processes within the organization.