Andrew Burey
Milton,Canada
Summary
Experienced underwriting professional with 15+ years across commercial and personal lines insurance. Proven expertise in evaluating moderate to complex risks, broker relationship management, mentorship, and contributing to profitable portfolio growth. Recognized for sound judgment, strong communication skills, and leadership in cross-functional initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auto Underwriter (Municipal Public Admin.)
Intact Public Entities Inc.
Cambridge, On
12.2022 - Current
- Underwrite moderate to complex commercial auto risks for municipal and public entity accounts in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
- Serve as a key point of contact for brokers, and internal account managers on policy interpretation, coverage inquiries, and risk solutions.
- Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior and intermediate underwriters, supporting skill development and underwriting consistency.
- Analyze financials, loss histories, governance structures, and risk controls unique to public entities.
- Ensure underwriting decisions align with Intact’s values, governance standards, and long-term profitability goals.
Commercial Lines Underwriter (IRCA, Fleet, Garage)
Aviva Canada
Toronto, On
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Managed a mdi-market commercial portfolio for national broker partners including RDA, Navacord, and Arthur J. Gallagher.
- Assess, accept, and decline moderate to complex new business submissions, within assigned underwriting authority.
- Drove profitable growth by identifying key risk and pricing factors, negotiating terms, and influencing outcomes to exceed broker expectations.
- Lead broker presentations on product offerings, underwriting appetite and market strategy; supported broker and internal training initiatives.
- Actively contributed to broker-specific production meetings by analyzing trends, identifying growth opportunities, and developing actionable strategies in collaboration with relationship managers.
- Promoted to Senior Underwriter September 2019.
- Strategic Advisory Council – Monthly engagement with senior leadership to provide frontline insight on corporate initiatives and operational impact.
- Systems Thinking Committee – Participated in underwriting simplification projects, workflow testing, and feedback initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and consistency.
Senior Underwriting Specialist – Personal Lines
Aviva Canada
Toronto, On
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Underwrote new business, endorsements, and renewals, in compliance with underwriting standards and binding authority.
- Manage high-volume broker queues via phone and email while consistently meeting service level standards.
- Review and approve concessions exceeding intermediate underwriter authority.
- Played a key role in high-level process improvement projects focused on reducing redundant broker calls and improving operational efficiency.
- Facilitated team meetings to promote underwriting consistency and awareness of procedural updates.
Customer Service Analyst II / Underwriter
TD General Insurance
Toronto, On
02.2009 - 01.2013
- Consulted with clients on personal home and automobile insurance products, providing tailored coverage solutions.
- Processed endorsements, renewals, new business, and cancellations with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Analyzed risk, underwrote policies, and identified cross-sell and growth opportunities aligned with company objectives.
- Handled escalated client concerns and applied concessions within binding authority when appropriate.
- As a member of the 'TD Pulse' committee, supporting employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
- Led team meetings to communicate underwriting updates, procedural changes, and organizational bulletins.
Education
Chartered Insurance Professional -
Insurance Institute of Canada
Toronto, ON09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Society, Economics and Mathematics Streams
York University
Toronto, ONSkills
- Commercial Auto & Fleet Underwriting
- Municipal & Public Entity Risks
- Broker & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Risk Assessment & Portfolio Profitability
- Mentorship & Team Development
- Policy Interpretation & Coverage Analysis
- Strategic & Systems Thinking
- Production & Growth Strategy
Affiliations
Insurance Institute of Canada
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Auto Underwriter (Municipal Public Admin.)
Intact Public Entities Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Commercial Lines Underwriter (IRCA, Fleet, Garage)
Aviva Canada
01.2013 - 12.2022
Senior Underwriting Specialist – Personal Lines
Aviva Canada
01.2013 - 06.2014
Customer Service Analyst II / Underwriter
TD General Insurance
02.2009 - 01.2013
Chartered Insurance Professional -
Insurance Institute of Canada
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Society, Economics and Mathematics Streams
York University