WYLIE CRUMP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director
- Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute
Adam brings 30+ years of experience in the marine insurance industry. This began on the Lloyd's of London trading floor in 1990, and was followed by a move to Canada in 1997. He joined Wylie-Crump in 2022, to develop the marine practice. In his previous position as Managing Director with a global broking firm, Adam oversaw a national marine portfolio, working directly with a diverse group of clients in the marine and transportation industries.
Over his career, Adam has specialized in providing insurance and risk advisory solutions to marine terminals, port authorities, vessel owner/operators of all types and sizes, shipyards, rail operators, and cargo owners.
Adam is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII), Chartered Insurance Broker, and holds a BA (Hons) degree from Exeter University, all UK.
Outside of work Adam enjoys outdoor activities with his family, in particular running with the dog, as well as spinning the occasional vinyl record.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Senior Client Service Representative
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Your Advisor
Alyssa has over 15 years' experience in Customer service, administrative and marketing roles and has enjoyed supporting teams in a wide variety of industries, from criminal law through to specialty coffee production.
With a background focused on HR, Marketing and Executive support, she has a true passion for supporting teams in creating happy, healthy and efficient work environments. She was drawn to Wylie-Crump's close knit, quality focused and caring culture.
Job Titles:
- Office Administrator
- Your Advisor
Amanda has over 15 years of experience working in Customer Service across a variety of industries. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Molecular Biology and Genetics as well as a Professional Counsellor Diploma, which gives her a unique perspective when working with people.
Amanda admired the family-like culture that Wylie-Crump has and saw the potential for her to add value to the rapidly growing company in the human resources, administrative, and accounting departments.
Outside of her job, Amanda is passionate about her health, community, and growth. She can be found reading books on leadership and success principles, going for a run in the neighborhood, or discovering ways she can engage and add value to her community.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Assistant
Since 2022, Anna has been a crucial Account Assistant at WCL, leveraging her Level 1 Insurance License and a decade of customer service expertise. Originating from the lower mainland, her passion for aiding community builders shines through in her dedicated client interactions.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker
Brian has over 30 years experience in the insurance industry, specializing in all things surety. He began his career as a surety underwriter in 1990 and was instrumental in expanding operations to the westcoast for one of Canada's largest surety companies. He had worked as a surety broker for 12 years before becoming an owner and managing partner of Wylie-Crump in 2009.
Brian is a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) through the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia. He was regional chair of the Surety Association of Canada and is an active participant in all of the regional construction associations. He enjoys a good game of golf and the NFL.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Having been a trusted real estate development consultant on many new residential developments in Metro Vancouver, Brock brings a wealth of knowledge as a former real estate data manager and has a deep understanding of the British Columbia real estate market.
Brock obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in real estate development from the University of British Columbia in 2018 and currently manages and provides support on various insurance programs for local developers, including project specific wrap-up, builder's risk, and corporate insurance policies.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Carlyle has 16 years of experience in the insurance industry and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration alongside two insurance designations: Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Canadian Risk Management (CRM). Prior to joining Wylie Crump, she worked at a construction-focused brokerage providing risk management and insurance advice to contractors, residential developers, and clients with heavy real estate portfolios.
In addition to knowledge within the construction industry, she is well versed in marine insurance and commercial auto fleets.
Outside of work, Carlyle enjoys playing volleyball (both indoor and beach) as well as hiking, camping and paddle boarding.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Director
- Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker
Darlene has decades of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in client service as well as operational leadership roles. She began her career in both Client Service and Broking roles with a large international brokerage firm. Over her 30-year career with another global broker, Darlene specialized in providing insurance and risk management solutions to public entities as well as project management and operations in Vancouver. In most recent years, she held the role of Regional Operations leader for Canada as they transformed to a North American business model. She is an early adopter and enjoys working collaboratively with teams to continuously improve how we deliver the best services to clients.
Darlene is a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) through the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia. Outside of work, Darlene enjoys many outdoor activities like flyfishing, adventure motorcycling and has recently begun to learn sailing with the goal of travelling the world.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Your Advisor
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Surety Account Manager
Duncan jumped into the construction industry straight out of university, with the majority of his career spent in the Surety Bonding space. Prior to joining Wylie-Crump, he held progressively senior underwriting positions at two international bonding companies, working with both regional and national clients across a breadth of construction disciplines. He specializes in working with construction companies to manage and optimize their bonding facilities while ensuring they are matched with a bonding company that will allow the contractor to achieve their business plan.
Duncan holds a finance and economics degree. He is an active participant of the regional construction associations, the BC Roadbuilders Association, and the Surety Association of Canada. He likes to spend his spare time golfing and traveling.
For the past 25 years, Graham has dedicated himself to providing my clients with a comprehensive approach to their risk management needs. He believes in hard work, an unwavering attention to detail and consistently earns his clients trust and appreciation as their outsourced risk manager.
Graham's primary areas of industry expertise include: Construction of Social and Civil Infrastructure, Land and Property Development, Real Estate Portfolio Management and Professional Services (A&E). I'm focused on building long term relationships with my clients by carefully understanding what they want to achieve and creating effective risk management solutions to help them achieve those goals.
He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia, a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation and a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation from Simon Fraser University. Graham promotes a healthy and strong construction sector as past chair and board member of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) and as a past Director of the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA).
Outside of work Graham is very active with family, fitness and with a particular love of all things cycling.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Janine began in the insurance industry in 2016 and currently holds her Level 2 License and is on the way to receiving her Charted Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.
Prior to joining Wylie Crump, Janine primarily worked on mineral exploration accounts, which allowed her to develop expertise in this niche field. Janine also brings experience as an Insurance Underwriter which provided her with imperative first-hand knowledge and sharpened her risk assessment, record-keeping, policy writing and decision-making abilities. Due to Janine's experience, she can thoroughly understand the hazards and exposure a client faces and be able to properly ensure the clients have adequate coverages and limits in place.
During her free time, Janine loves to get outdoors and spending time walking her dog.
With over 30 years experience as Controller for firms including a national outdoor retailer and women's apparel manufacturer, Julie joined Wylie-Crump in 2014 to oversee the accounting, human resources and administrative functions.
Prior to leaving the workforce for eleven years to raise three children, Julie earned a professional accounting designation. During this absence, her work experience and skills were applied in various roles as an active parent volunteer on school committees and sport organizations.
In part II of her corporate career, Julie is now focused on small business and contributing her financial expertise to support owner/operators. Her overall goal as always is to achieve balance and an exceptional level of client service.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Assistant
Justine is a seasoned professional with nearly five years of experience in the insurance industry. Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, a level 2 license, and on her way to obtaining her CAIB designation, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
Having honed her skills at a local brokerage, she adeptly managed entire client portfolios, addressing both personal and commercial insurance needs.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Senior Surety Assistant
In January 2007, Kim joined the Wylie-Crump team, launching her insurance career and swiftly gaining her insurance license. As a Senior Surety Assistant, she thrives on aiding clients, showcasing a commitment that goes beyond routine tasks, making her an invaluable asset to both her team and the clients she serves.
Beyond her professional life, Kim balances life with her husband, three children, two step-children, and the delight of four grandchildren. She loves the outdoors and travelling, hiking and walks.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Client Services Team Leader
Mary has worked in the Insurance Industry for over 37 years, first as a Personal Lines underwriter on the company side and gradually crossing over to the broker side in 1982. She has spent 17 years in the cold tundra known as Prince George as a Commercial Lines assistant, before moving back to Vancouver and joining the Wylie-Crump group in 2012. She is driven by loyalty, hard work and prides herself in being a team player.
Mary has attained a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker, CAIB designation, along with in-valuable insurance knowledge that she acquired from her many insurance mentors along the way.
In her copious free time Mary can be found with her family and grandchildren. Her passions include cooking/baking, running, hiking and traveling, when time permits.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Your Advisor
Matt joined Wylie-Crump in 2023 with more than 10 years of experience in construction risk. After starting his career in surety at a large global broker, he pivoted to directly supporting general contractors' Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and subcontractor prequalification programs. Most recently, Matt was managing the SDI program of one of the largest general contractors in Canada.
Matt brings a breadth of experience in both subcontractor prequalification and SDI programs as well as the practical application of performance security mechanisms at both the prime contract and subcontract levels.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of Wylie - Crump Limited
Nolan is a Director of Wylie-Crump Limited and has been focused on servicing the insurance and risk advisory needs of the construction and design industry sector since 1995.
As a former senior officer and construction practice leader for a large international insurance brokerage firm (Marsh Canada Limited), Nolan has been engaged in a wide spectrum of complex domestic and international insurance programs as well as several Public Private Partnership (P3) projects across Canada.
Nolan is involved and participates in a number of local and national construction / design industry associations. He is currently the chair of the Risk Management Committee for the Canadian Design Build Institute (CDBI), a chapter of the Canadian Construction Association.
Nolan's educational background includes a university degree in the discipline of economics and public administration from the University of Saskatchewan. In addition, Nolan holds a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation and his Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation through Simon Fraser University.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Assistant
Pia hails from Peru where she obtained a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the University of Lima. She started her career in the financial services sector as an Analyst and then made the leap to the insurance industry with JLT Reinsurance as a New Business Broker and AON Reinsurance as a Power and Energy Broker.
Pia recently completed her Marketing Management Diploma at Langara College
As one of the country's leading experts in construction risk and developer performance security, Pina has a distinguished track record working with many of the regions most reputable and active firms. She brings a passion for client service and will ensure clients have a clear understanding of project risk issues and their considerations, along with an optimal surety program. Pina was previously Senior Vice President of a global brokerage firm where she spent over three decades before she joined Wylie-Crump as Director in 2018.
Pina spends her free time with her boxer Roxy and family. She also enjoys travelling, cooking and hosting friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Rachel began her career in the Insurance industry after obtaining her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in Finance and Human Resource Management, from SFU in late 2017. She holds certifications as a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Canadian Risk Management (CRM).
She commenced her career in the insurance industry specializing in heavy construction at a brokerage firm, providing invaluable technical processing support to the commercial team. Prior to her transition to commercial insurance, Rachel spent four years as an Account Manager in the Commercial Auto - Garage and Fleet department.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Robyn has been a part of the Wylie-Crump team since 2018, where she collaborates closely with the Surety team. Originally from Alberta, Robyn brings with her an extensive background in customer service, as well as over 10 years of experience in the real estate and development industries. Prior to relocating to Vancouver, Robyn worked with one of Southern Alberta's leading community builders. Before joining Wylie-Crump, she gained valuable experience at a local real estate company in Vancouver, working closely with prominent developers.
In 2016, Robyn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge. When she's not dedicating her time to work, you can find her exploring hiking trails, attending concerts, and travelling.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- Your Advisor
- Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker
Sandie has over 25 years experience in the insurance industry, specializing in development, construction and real estate. Prior to joining Wylie-Crump, Sandie was a Vice-President for a large international broker and was responsible for the co-ordination of services to large, multinational construction accounts. Earlier in her career, Sandie worked in the construction and heavy equipment sector, which brings a hands-on perspective to the inner workings of the industry.
She has experience with both Canadian and US construction risks and has a detailed understanding of both Canadian and US contracts.
Sandie is a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) through the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia. She has completed the Insurance Law program offered by the Continuing Legal Education Society and has taken many workshops on the subject of insurance and contract law.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Your Advisor
Sandy has over 20 years experience in the insurance industry. She joined Wylie Crump in 2022, and prior to that worked as a Senior Account Executive in the Marine Specialty Group for a large global broker. Sandy's deep expertise in marine risk management and insurance brings a unique perspective to clients and their projects located on or near the water. In addition to her commercial marine experience, Sandy works with a diverse client base which includes construction, real estate, and commercial/wholesale clients.
Sandy graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She went on to complete both the Canadian Accredited Insurance Brokers (CAIB) designation with honours and the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.
With over 15 years experience managing complex insurance programs and accounts, Shaun delivers practical advice with a collaborative and a reliable service approach. Shaun's clients have included firms with diverse regional, national and international operations. He has also provided advisory and insurance placement services for many of Western Canada's infrastructure projects including both design-build and PPP project delivery methods. Prior to his work at Wylie-Crump, Shaun founded and led the Canadian construction and development insurance arm of an international company and held executive roles as Vice President and Manager of the Construction and Development Unit for a global insurance brokerage firm.
An active member of the Urban Development Institute, Vancouver Regional Construction Association, BC Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association & BC Construction Roundtable. Shaun holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance & Risk Management from the University of Calgary, a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, and a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Your Advisor
- Account Associate
Tamara joined the WCL team in 2022 as an Account Associate. She has experience working in dynamic Real Estate and Global Risk Management sectors in her senior role at a previous global brokerage firm. She prides herself in providing excellent customer service ensuring clients needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. Her ideology is that our clients success and satisfaction leads to our overall success.
Tamara studied Massage Therapy at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton Alberta. Aside from the time dedicated to insurance you can find Tamara boxing, baking or spending time with family.
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Lead Associate
Tara joined the Wylie-Crump team in 2018 as Team Lead, Client Management and holds her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation Tara has over 25 years experience in construction, real estate and property development insurance sectors and provides lead account support and administration on fast-paced development industry accounts and is known for her responsive service. In her spare time Tara can be found at the rink watching her twin boy's playing hockey!
Job Titles:
- Your Advisor
- Account Assistant
Vivian brings 9 years of experience in a wide range of administration roles. Working in the Bespoke Art industry in previous years has trained her eye for accuracy and details that complements her role as Account Assistant at Wylie-Crump. She is currently obtaining her Level 1 Insurance Licence.
In her spare time, Vivian is an avid volleyball player that is too competitive for her own good and dabbles in Squash and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She also likes to go on road trips with her 90lb Irish Wolfhound cross pet dog.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director, Client Management
Will joined the Wylie-Crump team in 2018 as Director, Client Management. As a former Vice President of a global brokerage firm, Will has over 15 years experience in the construction, real estate and property development insurance sectors. A graduate of University College Dublin, Ireland with a Bachelor of Commerce; he later earned his Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP), Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) and Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) designations. Will brings a passion for client service, and ensures that clients have a clear understanding of risk issues and their considerations. In his spare time Will spends his time hiking, running and travelling and is also on the Vancouver Regional Construction Association U40 committee.