Headquarters:
Nova Scotia
Year founded:
1995
Number of employees:
80+
Phone:
1 877 343 8224
Email:
contact@agileuw.ca
Website:
agileunderwriting.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/agile-underwriting-solutions
“We love to win. We’re tenacious, and we believe in getting results”
Brett Vincent,
Vincent Young Lawyers
Brett Graham
President
Matt Ripley
Senior Vice President, Underwriting
Leah MacLean
Senior Vice President, Operations
Leadership
When Brett Graham joined Agile in 2015, he had a goal of doubling the business within five years. Through strategic planning and execution, including developing strong underwriting guidelines, expanding the broker distribution network, enhancing product offerings, and broadening national distribution, he achieved this goal in just two years. His ability to approach challenges as opportunities for growth has been instrumental in pushing boundaries and driving success. Under his leadership, Agile continues to grow and succeed by remaining aligned with its strategic pillars, maintaining effective communication, and fostering motivation.
President
Brett Graham
Since joining Agile in June 2019, Matt Ripley has been instrumental in guiding the company’s growth. He provides strategic direction to Agile’s underwriting teams, overseeing strategy implementation, product development, pricing, and in-house contracts. His leadership has led to a profitable growth strategy, enhancing in-house underwriting capabilities, and fostering a top-tier nationwide underwriting team.
Senior Vice President, Underwriting
Matt Ripley
Leah MacLean excels in managing Agile’s underwriting systems, streamlining workflows, and building strong relationships with clients and business partners. Her efforts have resulted in enhanced operational efficiency and consistency across regional underwriting offices. Her future goals as VP of Operations involve establishing Agile as an industry-leading MGA, implementing best-in-class systems and processes, and fostering a culture of employee development and growth.
Senior Vice President, Operations
Leah MacLean
Leadership
“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
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Jermaine Stephenson-Lowe
Head of Risk
Jermaine Stephenson-Lowe has 18 years of experience in financial services and 11 years specifically in risk management. He has held several risk positions where he has gained extensive experience in creating, implementing and embedding risk management frameworks.
Head of Risk
Jermaine Stephenson-Lowe
Louise Waugh
Head of Legal
A solicitor with a background in commercial property, Louise Waugh first came into financial services 15 years ago to help split Northern Rock bank. Since then, she has led teams launching a number of new retail products, as well as overseeing the delivery and implementation of major regulatory and restructuring projects.
Head of Legal
Louise Waugh
Since 1995, Agile Underwriting Solutions has been helping brokers across Canada find coverage for challenging personal, commercial, and specialty lines insurance. Today, the company is a modern, industry-leading MGA that delivers innovative and specialized solutions from coast to coast.
With extensive underwriting expertise, top-rated carriers, customized risk management solutions, and streamlined support, Agile Underwriting is dedicated to providing outstanding service to its broker partners.
Nigel Briggs
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations
Harriet Shaw
Head of Operations
Iain MacKinnon
Finance Director
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Nigel Briggs has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry across a range of sectors, including insurance, pensions, banking and mortgages. He is the former CEO of a mutual savings institution and, for the last nine years, has performed the roles of head of compliance and MLRO.
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations
Nigel Briggs
Harriet Shaw has over 30 years of experience in the regulated financial services industry, focusing on credit risk operations in both unsecured and secured products. She has held various operational roles in mortgage servicing.
Head of Operations
Harriet Shaw
Iain MacKinnon has over 17 years of experience in a wide range of senior management roles in regulated financial services, including oversight of investment treasury, tax and pensions at a major international bank. Prior to his career in banking, he was an M&A tax partner at Deloitte.
Finance Director
Iain MacKinnon
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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“We believe in handling our clients’ matters as if they were our own, and with this approach, we seek solutions wherever possible”
Brett Vincent,
Vincent Young Lawyers
“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
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regional retail P&C
specialty P&C
underwriting
direct-to-consumer programs
Underscoring the value proposition the firm offers, Vincent says, “Our clients get direct access to our partners. We are always available, and we pride ourselves on being highly responsive. We are lean and efficient. Our work is of the quality of larger law firms, without the price tag.”
To operate optimally for clients, the firm engaged the founder of a major construction management company to be chairman. Under their guidance, Vincent Young has expanded its practice areas to include property, projects, commercial and insolvency law. Today, Vincent Young is advised by a chairman and two advisors, none of whom are lawyers, resulting in invaluable industry insight and client-side perspective.
“The balance between technical legal skills and proactive solutions lies at the heart of our business and our success in legal matters,” says Vincent. “We believe in handling our clients’ matters as if they were our own, and with this approach, we seek solutions wherever possible.”
more than $1 million in funds
over $2.3 million in combined monetary and in-kind donations through an annual World Food Derby initiative
2,320 volunteer hours to numerous deserving organizations, making a significant community impact
Alliant’s progress is set to continue, as underlined by Zimmer, who has confidence in the firm’s people to deliver continued excellence.
“We believe in our business plan, and it has proven successful. We don’t feel the need to change that. Our core business plan will continue to drive the company forward, complemented by new opportunities that may arise in the future.”
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