Melissa Sutherland

Melissa Sutherland has extensive experience in the insurance industry, currently serving as a Senior Underwriter at South Western Insurance Group Limited since March 2022. Sutherland's career includes roles as a Senior Underwriter at Special Risk Insurance Managers Ltd. and various underwriting positions at Burns & Wilcox Canada and Northbridge Financial Corporation, where expertise in underwriting complex transportation and property risks was developed. Sutherland also has a background in commercial auto underwriting at Intact Financial Corporation and personal lines underwriting at Aviva Canada. Starting as a Broker at Keyes Insurance Brokerage Ltd., Sutherland managed a diverse clientele while providing sales and customer support. Sutherland holds a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation from the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada and is pursuing a Chartered Insurance Professional designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.