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“My strongest professional quality is my ability to build trust and long-term relationships, whether with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
Hailey Kranics brings a forward-thinking, people-focused approach to leadership in financial lines. She has progressed rapidly through the industry, advancing into increasingly senior roles and consistently delivering results through collaboration, strategic execution, and a deep understanding of the market.
She began her career within Intact’s Development Underwriting Program, gaining multi-line experience before specializing in Executive Liability. She played a role in growing Intact’s Financial Institutions portfolio, serving as its first underwriter. Later, she took on a growth role where she led development initiatives and helped strengthen market presence through targeted broker engagement.
Now, as manager of the Management liability and Crime team, Kranics leads a group of underwriters with a focus on portfolio performance, talent development, and broker partnerships. She is a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and serves as an executive with the Young Insurance Professionals of Toronto. She continues to mentor emerging talent and contribute to strategic internal initiatives that align with Intact’s long-term vision.
Kranics' foundation in high-performance team environments was shaped early through her experience as a varsity athlete, where she learned the value of strategic planning, disciplined preparation, and team alignment. She continues to apply these principles in her career through intentional collaboration and a shared focus on achieving collective goals.
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Hailey Kranics
Manager, Management Liability and Crime Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
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“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025
Joined Intact Specialty as an intern and accepted a full-time position in the development underwriter program a year later
2020
Promoted to Underwriter in Management Liability and Crime
Joined YIPT as Executive, Member Engagement, leading the Ambassador Program
2022
Transferred to Financial Institutions as the team’s first underwriter
2023
Promoted to Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions and later that year took on a newly created role as Specialist and Growth Lead for Management Liability and Crime
Selected for the Intact Leader internal leadership development program
2024
Appointed Manager, Management Liability and Crime
2025
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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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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As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
A significant part of his focus today is staying ahead of regulatory change while maintaining a seamless client experience. He tracks updates from regulators and lenders closely and works with his teams to adjust systems as needed.
“My approach to my role and my career has always been rooted in passion, focus, and a relentless pursuit of excellence,” he says. “I’ve never been driven solely by profit or business metrics. I believe in hiring great talent, trusting them, and pushing boundaries because innovation doesn’t come from playing it safe.”
His experience isn’t limited to Canada. Ibrahim has worked in the US and UAE, which shaped his global perspective and comfort with adapting to different markets. He thrives on risk, viewing setbacks as stepping stones to progress.
“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made,” he adds.
That outlook continues to guide his work and reflects his broader goal of helping move the industry forward. Through his brokerage, lending company, and legal services, Ibrahim is focused on creating long-term value for his clients, his teams, and others working in the field.