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head of shoulder shot of girl with browh shoulder length hair[Toronto, ON] Purves Redmond Limited (“PRL”) is pleased to announce that effective March 7, 2022, Katie Taft will join PRL’s General Industries, Innovation and Emerging Risk Team as Client Executive, Technology Specialist.

Katie will be a key player in developing PRL’s technology industry strategy. Her professional background is a tremendous asset to our clients and PRL colleagues. Katie has seven years’ experience as a Senior Underwriter with Chubb specializing in challenging technology and cyber risks, working with clients through tough claims scenarios, and advising on risk management best practices across a wide range of leaders in the Canadian and global technology sector.

Katie commented, “I am honoured to join PRL, a recognized leader and proven innovator driven by an exceptionally strong senior management team. I am excited about the future and look forward to continued success with the team.”

Mert Guler, Team Leader of Innovation and Emerging Risk commented, “PRL is very excited to have a knowledgeable expert like Katie join our team. We know her well, having worked together for years when she was at Chubb Canada underwriting several of our largest and most complex technology clients. We are thrilled that Katie will add her passion, dynamism and good humour to our growing team of technology risk and insurance professionals.”


About Purves Redmond Limited (“PRL”)

PRL is an innovative and entrepreneurial employee-owned insurance brokerage firm. Founded in Toronto in 1959, PRL has grown to include offices in Vancouver, Montreal and Sudbury, and our clients include many of Canada’s leading companies and families. Our services include insurance brokerage, risk management advisory and employee benefits consulting. We are committed to providing clients with expertise and service excellence.

For further information please contact:
Adrian Vanelli, Chief Operating Officer
T: 416.644.4035
E: avanelli@purvesredmond.com