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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
After four years of providing claims service excellence, Desmond Marryshow decided it was time to try a new challenge within the insurance industry. His ambition and curiosity led him to underwriting. In 2021, he accepted the role of commercial underwriter with Chubb Canada.
Desmond chose Chubb for its reputation as a market-leading underwriting company with strong financial results and exposure to diverse markets. As a commercial underwriter, he enjoys the unique blend of businesses that comes across his desk. Here, he applies various risk mitigation strategies to balance profitability and retention. He then works with internal stakeholders and broker partners to find a solution that meets clients’ needs.
He also serves as a mentor and board member with the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society and the Multicultural (Re)insurance Association. His personal goal is to promote greater inclusion and increase representation within the industry.
“Everyone has a story. We grow as a business community when we give people the space and opportunities to share their stories, from the D-suite up to the C-suite,” he says.
Outside of work and extracurriculars, Desmond believes in maintaining good physical and mental health. He practices weight training and talk therapy, and also enjoys the outdoors. The latter has brought him to five continents, which in part shaped his worldview today. As he looks forward to his future in the industry, he pauses for a moment to remember how he started.
“I did my research. Ultimately, I chose insurance because it provided me with the best possible returns. I did not know which part of the industry I initially wanted to work in, but I knew once I was in, the possibilities would be endless. So, I obtained my CIP and CRM designations to gain credibility and show commitment to the industry,” he explains.
“I learned from seasoned experts and developed a style that works for me. I gained confidence by expanding my comfort zone in alignment with my integrity and values. Overall, I’m truly thankful for all the people who supported, and continue to support me, on this adventure. Some of them are no longer with us, but I will never forget their impact.”
199 Bay St. #2500, Toronto, ON M5L 1E2
6139667001 ext. 1286
desmond.marryshow@chubb.com
linkedin.com/in/desmond-marryshow
chubb.com/ca-en
Desmond Marryshow (He/Him)
Commercial Underwriter
Chubb Canada
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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
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2023
Joined multinational insurer American International Group (AIG) as a Commercial Claims Analyst
2017
Received Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Canadian Risk Management (CRM) certification
2020
Panelist on Pride & Insurance Fireside Chat hosted by Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC)
2021
Invited to be a changemaker as a founding Junior Board Member of Multicultural (Re)insurance Association (MRIA)
2022
Elected to Ontario RIMS Chapter board as Director of DE&I
2023
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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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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