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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
Connor Chow is the national manager of construction projects and solutions at Western Surety Company. He provides key executive control of construction industry claims on distressed projects, including construction insolvency and construction disputes, as well as expert witness reporting for forensic construction issues.
Chow manages some of the most complex construction claims in Canada across multiple construction disciplines, trades, and project sizes. Day-to-day, he leads highly specialized teams of consultants, lawyers, and contractors toward the successful remediation of commercial construction matters.
His background is multi-faceted, holding a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Calgary, as well as a bachelor’s degree in construction management, an associate’s degree in architectural technologies, and two certificates.
Chow has earned significant construction-related certifications and designations, and is a key decision-maker for professional organizations at both the local and national levels. He utilizes his knowledge and background to provide crucial executive-level support to institutions and contractors across the country.
He is one of less than 10 professional, Gold Seal-certified owner’s construction managers in Canada, and is a lead auditor for Technology Accreditation Canada, the country’s primary accreditation body for technology education programs.
Suite 2100 - 1881 Scarth Street, Regina, SK S4P 4K9
306 777 0602
cchow@westernsurety.ca
linkedin.com/in/connor-chow
westernsurety.ca
Connor Chow
National Manager,
Construction Projects and Solutions
Western Surety
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
2015–2018
2018–2022
2022–present
2022
Present
April 2015–May 2016: Summer Student - Commercial Lines Underwriting Fleet at Intact
May 2016–September 2017: Commercial Lines Trainee at Intact
September 2017–June 2018: Underwriting Assistant - Specialty Solutions at Intact
2015–
2018
2019: Associate Customer Service (ACS) designation from LOMA
2020: Chartered Insurance Professional from Insurance Institute of Canada
2021: Advanced Chartered Insurance Professional from Insurance Institute of Canada
2018–2022: Insurance Advisor at BrokerLink
2018–
2022
2022–present: Business Development Manager at Echelon Insurance
2023: Commercial Insurance Certificate from Insurance Institute of Canada
2022–
present
Winner – Independent Mortgage Adviser of the Year – New Zealand Mortgage Awards
Winner – Mortgage Brokerage of the Year (1–10 staff) – New Zealand Mortgage Awards
Winner – Best Customer Service from Individual Office – New Zealand Mortgage Awards
Winner – Top Adviser – NZ Adviser
2022
Director and Chief Adviser at iConsult since 2017
Winner – Adviser of the Year Specialist Lending –
New Zealand Mortgage Awards
Winner – Commercial Mortgage Adviser of the Year – New Zealand Mortgage Awards
Winner – Mortgage Brokerage of the Year (1–5 staff) – New Zealand Mortgage Awards
Winner – Top Adviser – NZ Adviser
Present
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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