Surety

Chris Sekine is responsible for the leadership of the Surety business across Canada, which includes the development of broker relationships, underwriting and administration. With over 15 years of experience in the Surety Industry, Chris previously held executive positions with two multinational sureties, first as Vice President and Branch Manager and most recently as the Canadian Managing Director. Chris is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Surety Association of Canada.

Michelle McCafferty is responsible for providing underwriting, marketing and administrative support nationally for Trisura's branch network. Michelle was a Senior Underwriter with a leading national surety company, as well as a broker for a leading multinational brokerage, bringing 14 years of surety experience to Trisura. Michelle holds her Associateship in Canadian Surety Bonding (A.C.S.B.) designation and is pursuing her CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) designation.

Donna Anderson is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in the Prairie Provinces. Donna previously held management positions with a leading surety company in western Canada. Donna brings to Trisura 20 years of surety experience starting her career in the bond process department for a Western based surety company.

Richard Grant is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in the Prairie Provinces. Richard attained his Bachelor of Management, majoring in Finance from the University of Lethbridge. Prior to joining Trisura, Richard was an underwriter with a multinational surety.

John Thorpe is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in the Prairie Provinces. John attained his Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Marketing from the University of Saskatchewan. In addition, John has 5 years of construction-related experience working for a mechanical contractor.

Jean-François Therrien is responsible for broker relationships and managing the Surety portfolio of business in the province of Quebec. Jean-François brings to Trisura several years of underwriting experience in the surety industry. Prior to joining Trisura, Jean-François held the position of senior underwriter in a large multinational insurance company.

Liette Desrosiers is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting commercial surety in the province of Quebec. Liette brings significant experience and expertise with her and has worked for several leading Surety companies over the years.

Frederic Beauregard is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in the province of Quebec. Previously, Frederic was an underwriter for a multinational surety organization. Frederic has a Bachelor of Accounting Degree and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Janet Mascitelli is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in Ontario and the Maritimes. Janet previously held management positions with a leading national surety company. Janet started her career in banking in the Maritimes and brings to Trisura 20 years of surety experience.

Pina Mazzoli is responsible for broker relationships, underwriting and product development for Commercial Surety on a national level. Previously, Pina worked for a multinational insurance company in their commercial surety operations. Pina has 12 years of underwriting experience including risk analysis, business development, portfolio management. Her primary focus has been Commercial Surety servicing both domestic and international firms.

Chris Kucman is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting throughout Ontario and the Maritime provinces. Chris was most previously an underwriter with a multinational surety. He also brings with him an extensive banking and small business ownership background.

Matt Baynton is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in Ontario and the Maritimes. Matt has several years of underwriting experience and was most recently an underwriter with a large multinational surety company. Matt holds his BBA and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Jamie Collum is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting throughout Ontario and the Maritime Provinces. Jamie had been most previously employed as a Financial Analyst by a large multinational surety company, and has also worked for one of the largest financial institutions in Canada. Jamie's educational background includes an Honours B. Comm. with a specialization in Finance.

Andy Neilans is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting throughout Ontario and the Maritimes. Andy has several years of underwriting experience and was most recently an underwriter with a large multinational insurance company. Andy holds both his B.Comm and MBA.

Chris Curry is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting throughout Ontario and the Maritime provinces. Chris brings with him several years of banking experience with a large international firm. Chris holds an Honours BA with a major in Economics.

Jordan Walker is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in Ontario and the Maritimes. Jordan holds a B.Comm with a major in finance and a minor in marketing. Jordan was most recently a surety underwriter with a large multinational surety company. Jordan is currently pursuing an A.C.S.B designation through the University of Toronto and Surety Association of Canada (SAC).

Lina Rahimi is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in Ontario and the Maritimes. Lina attained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Calgary with a major in Finance and Risk Management. Previously, Lina worked in the banking industry for a number of years specializing in personal lending and investment products. Lina is currently working towards her CGA designation.

Matt Newman is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in Ontario and the Maritimes. Matt has several years of underwriting experience and was most recently an underwriter with a large multinational surety company. Matt holds both his B.Comm and Certified Management Accountant designation.

Christina is responsible for broker relationships and assists in the underwriting for the commercial surety department in Toronto. Christina joined Trisura in 2008after obtaining an honours Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in Marketing. Christina is currently working towards her A.C.S.B. designation through the Surety Association of Canada.

Sarah is responsible for management of the administrative duties and functions for the surety department on a national level. Her responsibilities include supporting underwriting staff and day to day administrative functions for Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Sarah has 8 years of surety experience and was previously employed by a large multinational brokerage.

Lisa is responsible for management of the administrative duties and functions for the contract surety department on a national level. Her responsibilities include supporting underwriting staff and day to day administrative functions for the Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal offices. Lisa has over 15 years of administrative and broker experience in commercial lines insurance, primarily P&C and Executive Risk. She began her insurance career in 1992 with one of the top multinational brokerages.

John Watt is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting for British Columbia and the Yukon region. John previously held management positions with two multi-national corporations, first as Assistant Vice-President, responsible for marketing and underwriting for all lines of surety in Western Canada, and most recently as the Vice-President and Director of Surety and Home Warranty for a major international brokerage. John brings 19 years of surety and warranty experience to Trisura and commenced his professional career in the Calgary banking industry.

Dean Wade is responsible for broker relationships and underwriting in British Columbia.Dean started in the Surety industry in 2003 and was most recently employed with a large multinational Surety company. In June 2008, Dean completed the Associateship in Canadian Surety Bonding (A.C.S.B.) designation through the University of Toronto and also holds his Business Administration diploma.