Intact Financial Corporation announced this week new appointments and changes to the roles of some members of its executive team.
Pete Weightman will assume the new role of senior vice president and chief underwriting officer, specialty solutions, North America.
“Pete will focus on achieving Intact's goal of a sustainable low 90s combined ratio in North American Specialty Solutions,” said Intact in its announcement. He will also assume responsibility for all managing general agent operations for Intact.
Carla Smith will be the company’s senior vice president, specialty solutions, Canada. “Drawing on her strong operational background in claims, direct distribution and broker channels, Carla will focus on growing and expanding Intact's specialty solutions distribution channel and strengthening relationships with brokers,” said Intact.
In addition, Ken Anderson will be promoted to senior vice president, investor relations and corporate development. “In his new role, Ken will continue to lead the investor relations team while building on the strong track record of merger and acquisition success that has supported Intact's growth and outperformance over the past decade,” said Intact.
Charles Brindamour, chief executive officer said the changes “will better position our teams to outperform from a combined ratio perspective, expand our specialty solutions in Canada and the U.S. and continue to participate in consolidation."
The new executive appointments will be effective Jan. 1, 2020.
