Andrew Burns
Commercial Account Executive, Partner at McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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RIBO Level II
RIBOMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
CAIB
Insurance Brokers Association of CanadaAug, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
CAFAJun, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Associate in Insurance Production, Canada
Insurance Brokers Association of CanadaJan, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Canadian Risk Management
Global Risk Management InstituteMar, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Insurance Broker of Ontario
RIBOJan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Chartered Insurance Professional
-Jan, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc
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Canada
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Commercial Account Executive, Partner
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Jan 2017 - Present
I specialize in delivering insurance and risk management solutions to both large and small Canadian businesses. At McFarlan Rowlands, we are the largest independently owned insurance brokerage in SW Ontario. That means that we can usually find insurance solutions not available to your regular broker. We specialize in: - Farm and Agri-business - Rental portfolios - Contractors incl. snow removal - Manufacturers - Trucking - Student Rentals - Bonding & Surety - Directors & Officers - Retail - Professionals - Many more... Show less
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BDA Insurance Team
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Canada
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Insurance
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Partner, Business Development
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2017
-Design specific insurance portfolios for Commercial Businesses, Fleets, & Farms. -Protect the personal assets and well-being of clients by finding the right Insurance products to protect their Homes, Automobiles, Cottages, Motorcycles & Personal Contents -Advocate for clients in the case of a Claim -Provide Insurance and Risk Management Advice to a wealth of clients -Develop & Execute marketing strategy including new branding -Design specific insurance portfolios for Commercial Businesses, Fleets, & Farms. -Protect the personal assets and well-being of clients by finding the right Insurance products to protect their Homes, Automobiles, Cottages, Motorcycles & Personal Contents -Advocate for clients in the case of a Claim -Provide Insurance and Risk Management Advice to a wealth of clients -Develop & Execute marketing strategy including new branding
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Economical Insurance
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Canada
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Underwriter
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
* Responsible for generating new business by packaging appropriate coverages and competitive pricing for various commercial ventures. * Analyzed risk profiles and operations of businesses to determine risk acceptability * Recommended changes based on inspections to mitigate losses and reduce hazards * Conducted monthly broker audits & delivered these results to brokerage principals * Responsible for generating new business by packaging appropriate coverages and competitive pricing for various commercial ventures. * Analyzed risk profiles and operations of businesses to determine risk acceptability * Recommended changes based on inspections to mitigate losses and reduce hazards * Conducted monthly broker audits & delivered these results to brokerage principals
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Wilfrid Laurier University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruitment Officer
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Aug 2007 - Nov 2007
•Conducted approximately 125 professional presentations to over 2000 senior high school students, parents, and high school administrators •Wrote and conducted a 40 minute presentation to be adapted daily for time constraints •Completed an intensive 5 week public speaking training program, as well as learning extensive knowledge about all aspects of the university •Responsible for submitting vital statistics and budgetary expenses weekly •Increased student applications 11.2% VYA. Student’s top choice up 10.1% VYA. Show less
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Frito Lay
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
•Executed and analyzed national promotion focused on multiculturalism resulting in 37% increase in website traffic •Conducted a seminar for the entire marketing team including vice presidents spotlighting emerging technological trends and the online voice of brands •Managed an Air Canada Centre event, in charge of consumer promotions for 20,000 hockey fans, as well as hosting 50+ executives in corporate box •Performed weekly tracking and analysis, including recommendations for struggling brands •Organized and planned national meetings for over 2,000 sales managers Show less
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Bayer HealthCare
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United States
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Customer Marketing Intern
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
•Performed industry-wide competitive analysis and competitive activity tracking •Coordinated and developed Sales Cycle Priorities and AC Nielsen templates •Designed numerous written and graphic marketing pieces for print and television •Liaised between internal marketing team and nation-wide sales reps •Interviewed, assessed and trained replacement co-op student •Gained extensive exposure to many functions within the retail packaged goods environment including retail sales, marketing, and regulatory Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Wilfrid Laurier University
BBA, Business, Marketing -
Glendale
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Glendale High School
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