Underwriting Manager, Commercial Property Practice Leader

Ajsa Besic’s insurance career started in 2005 when she was introduced to commercial insurance right after graduating from University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance. She also holds the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designations. In 2010, with the acquisition of the Chutter Underwriting Services Property Department, she joined the Cansure team as an Underwriter. Since then Ajsa has been promoted to Underwriting Manager and Practice Leader for Commercial Realty. In these roles, she continuously focuses on above and beyond customer service through a solutions-driven underwriting approach.

Underwriting Manager

Alan Tam began his insurance career with The Co-Operators in 2004. Since then, he has developed his broad industry expertise and underwriting skills through his experience working at a direct insurance company, as well as being a broker. Alan’s strong underwriting eye allows him to assist our broker partners with all types of risks, complementing his focus on Small to Medium Enterprise accounts, as well as Forestry, and Mining. He is also experienced in handling Lloyd’s placements and other complex accounts. Alan joined Cansure’s Toronto team in 2015 as a Senior Underwriter; today he is now an Underwriting Manager at the Toronto branch. Alongside his leadership role Alan continues to be involved with day-to-day underwriting and mentoring or junior underwriting team.