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At Excess, we are proud of our people and their ability to deliver unparalleled service and insurance expertise to our broker partners and the Canadian businesses that make our economy strong.

We adhere to the same principles of driving change in our industry. By simplifying specialist insurance, continually improving our products, services, and systems, while investing in new technology, Excess Underwriting has become an employer of choice as we create deep, lasting relationships with our partners by doing the right thing.

Michael Whibley

President

Michael has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry focused on commercial underwriting, with recent senior leadership experience on the broker side of the business. 

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Laurie Scott

SVP Operations

Laurie Scott has 25 plus years in establishing operational excellence while improving bottom-line profitability to meet the needs of the

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Andy Chu

Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO)

Andy Chu has close to 20 years of underwriting experience with roles at various domestic insurers and MGA’s.

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Mark Orlecki

Director, Business Development

Mark has close to a decade of experience in the insurance industry.

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Joe Sirianni

Head of Corporate Strategy and Claims

Joe has over 25 years’ experience in the Financial Services and Insurance Industry.

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Jesse Kokorudz

VP & Program Director, DealerSure

Jesse is our Program Director for the DealerSure and CAIP programs. He began his insurance career in 2013 as an intern

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Danielle Hurley

Assistant Vice President, Operations

A seasoned professional with a wealth of expertise spanning over two decades in the Financial and Insurance sectors.

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Jackie Clark

AVP, Construction and Commercial Underwriting

Jackie Clark joined Excess Underwriting in September as the AVP, Construction and Commercial Underwriting. Beginning her insurance career as an

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Christine Horuc-Lake

AVP, Personal & Consumer Lines

Christine has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years. While starting her career as an Underwriting Assistant, she

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Sherri Scheer

AVP Underwriting, Specialty Lines, GameDay

Sherri is a Senior Commercial Underwriter at Excess. Based in Winnipeg, she began her career with a standard market in

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Mandy Harron

Operations Team Lead Systems & Solutions

Mandy joined Excess Underwriting in 2021, with over 10 years experience in the insurance industry as a broker and system implementation specialist.

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Lara Mitrovic

Senior Underwriter

Lara Mitrovic has over 25 years experience in the insurance industry and joined Excess Underwriting in 2020. She has spent most of her career underwriting commercial accounts, SME package business, program & MGA, and specialty niche business for large Canadian insurers.

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