PURVES REDMOND LIMITED - Key Persons
As COO, Adrian is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of PRL, implementing the business plans set by PRL's CEO and Board of Directors. Adrian also leads PRL's strategic initiatives, responsible for developing and executing on PRL's strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Leadership Team. Adrian is focused on identifying key opportunities for further expansion and value creation, including key capital projects, joint ventures, potential mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic partnership opportunities. In addition, Adrian maintains management oversight of PRL's specialty practice areas, including Surety, Group Benefits, and Private Client businesses. Adrian also advises a portfolio of clients with commodity and construction-related exposures. Prior to joining PRL, Adrian gained experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and underwriting with large multi-national insurance carriers. Adrian holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designations.
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- National Leader Transportation, Waste & Recycling
As National Leader, Bradley is responsible for day-to-day business direction and management of the Transportation, Waste and Recycling unit across Canada. In addition, Bradley is PRL's internal counsel and provides expertise on policy wording and coverage interpretation. Bradley and his team provide technical product expertise to the other PRL Business Units and PRL clients. Bradley manages a team of insurance professionals and is responsible for client service in specialty areas and for a number of select clients. Before attending law school, Bradley spent 10 years as an insurance broker at PRL and other firms, largely specializing in commercial lines and large insurance program placements. The beginning of his legal practice involved both Insurance Coverage work and general Corporate Litigation until 2010 when he narrowed his practice to focus solely on Insurance Coverage work. In 2017, Bradley returned to Purves Redmond Limited where he provides his extensive expertise and experience to clients.
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- Business Development Leader Mining & Energy
- National Business Development Leader
As National Business Development Leader, David plays a crucial role in attracting and fostering client relationships, driving growth for PRL, and providing guidance to the Mining & Energy team across the country. With over 18 years' experience, David brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a level of sophistication to operating mines and development projects in Canada and around the Globe. He expertly executes insurance placements and leads negotiations among stakeholders; engaging key team members with specific skills to best serve each client. David is committed to providing exceptional service coupled with unique and creative solutions to solve client needs using insurance and bonding tools.
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- Principal Broker & Chief Compliance Officer
As Principal Broker & Chief Compliance Officer, Deborah ensures that PRL and all of its employees comply with regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and corporate bylaws. Deborah is also the National Leader for the General Industries team, managing a number of PRL clients with complex risk management needs. Deborah has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience with large multi-national clients. She is skilled in the design and implementation of risk management programs for organizations in the real estate, banking, professional services, manufacturing, food, beverage and retail sectors. Deborah has many years of experience in assisting clients to better manage their risks through traditional and nontraditional methods including captives and large self-insured retentions.
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- National Leader Group Benefits & Retirement Services
As National Leader, Henry is responsible for the day-to-day business direction and management of the Employee Benefits and Retirement practice. In this capacity, Henry oversees a team of talented technical professionals who are focused on delivering customized program design and exceptional service to PRL's clients. With over 30 years of client consulting and organizational leadership experience, Henry's detailed understanding of employer and employee needs coupled with his extensive industry knowledge and expertise ensures that PRL clients are well supported when delivering on their Human Resources strategies.
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- National Leader Operations
As National Leader of Operations, Laura is responsible for ensuring PRL delivers a seamless and consistent customer experience and develop operational efficiencies across all our offices and business units. In her role, Laura is focused on optimizing the use of technology, processes, and best practices to ensure client service expectations are met and exceeded. Laura also has leadership over PRL's Private Client group, overseeing client service and driving new growth opportunities within her team. In addition, Laura leads PRL's insurer relationships, including contracts - working with insurer partners to stay up to date on emerging products and services, and generating new ideas to better serve clients. With over 24 years of experience in the Canadian Property & Casualty Insurance industry, Laura draws on her comprehensive background to advise and develop insurance solutions for her clients unique and complex needs.
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- National Leader Mining & Energy
As National Leader, Najeeb is responsible for day-to-day business direction and management of the Mining & Energy unit across Canada. In this role, Najeeb oversees client service and manages a team of insurance professionals ensuring service expectations are met while fostering a highly functioning team environment. In addition to his managerial functions, Najeeb advises a portfolio of clients with commodity-related exposures. He has over 16 years of experience in the design and implementation of large risk management programs for national and multi-national corporations, managing their risk transfer through traditional and non-traditional methods.
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- Executive Chair
- Member of the Leadership Team
As Executive Chair of Purves Redmond Limited, Peter guides PRL's vision and strategic direction. In his role, Peter exemplifies and sets the company's culture, values and behaviour in addition to providing counsel, direction and support to PRL's leadership team. Having spent more than 30 years working in the industry, Peter's primary focus has been on the design and administration of property and casualty insurance programs for mid- to large-size national and multi-national corporations. He has considerable experience with complex risks and global programs. Peter is well regarded in the risk management and insurance community and maintains a strong network of industry decision-makers. He actively leverages this network to the benefit of PRL's clients.
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- Chief Executive Officer
- President
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Purves Redmond Limited, Richard is responsible for developing and executing on PRL's corporate strategy. In his role, Richard oversees and provides guidance to PRL's Leadership Team to develop innovative client-centric insurance solutions and further strengthen PRL's culture through recruiting and developing top talent. With over 25 years of insurance industry experience, including as an insurance buyer as former Head of Risk Management and Insurance at the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, Richard draws on his deep knowledge of the industry and leadership capabilities to further PRL's growth strategy. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Queen's University.
As one of the founding members of Purves Redmond Limited and Chairman of PRL's Board of Directors, Robert works collaboratively with PRL's CEO to foster the Board and company's culture and work. Robert also ensures the Board maintains focus on what is best for PRL by facilitating leadership and governance among its members. Robert served as the president of PRL's predecessor firm, Robert Purves Limited, from 1979 to 2003, when Peter Redmond joined the firm as a full partner. Robert has an accounting background with an industry focus on casualty, marine, surety and management liability, and is experienced in alternative risk transfer and claims management. He has sat on the board of many firms and organizations within the insurance industry and the not-for-profit sector.