Mr. Best is an underwriting executive with over 35 years in Commercial Insurance, with a career that has involved many classes of Business including Casualty, Auto, Marine, and Property.
Mr. Best spent the first decade of his career in Vancouver in underwriting and broking. After moving to Toronto, he spent a decade with a leading MGA (Elliot Special Risk) working with domestic carriers as well as placing business in Lloyds. He then transitioned to international carriers including Allianz and Aviva, as well as leading the mid-market team for North and South America. In his most recent role, he served as VP Underwriting Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty.