Katie Downey
About Katie Downey
Katie Downey serves as the Senior Claim Manager for Specialty Property and Casualty Liability at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in law, having worked as an attorney and shareholder at HKM Professional Association and earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Work at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Katie Downey has been serving as the Senior Claim Manager for Specialty Property and Casualty Liability at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions since 2020. In this role, she manages complex claims and oversees the claims process to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the same organization, including Senior Technical Claims Counsel and Large Loss Claims Attorney. Her extensive experience at Intact Insurance has contributed to her expertise in claims management and legal compliance.
Education and Expertise
Katie Downey earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas, completed between 1996 and 1998. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in legal principles and political frameworks, which she applies in her current role in claims management.
Background
Katie Downey has a diverse professional background in the legal field. She worked as an Attorney and Shareholder at HKM Professional Association from 2003 to 2011 and again from 2012 to 2017. This experience allowed her to develop her legal skills and gain insight into various aspects of law, particularly in claims and liability. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to the legal profession and a focus on claims management.
Previous Positions Held
Before her current role at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, Katie Downey held several positions that enhanced her expertise in claims management. She worked as a Senior Technical Claims Counsel for one year and as a Large Loss Claims Attorney for two years. Additionally, she briefly served as a Senior Claim Manager for Run Offs in 2020. These roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the claims process and the intricacies of liability management.