How did you get into insurance?
I got into insurance because of a unique job opportunity to practise regulatory law, live in St. John’s and be close to my family.
"Insurance by its very nature builds a sense of community and support, which is important to me."
I got into insurance because of a unique job opportunity to practise regulatory law, live in St. John’s and be close to my family.
I’m watching my kids play sports, hiking, camping, doing anything outdoors really, or travelling to new places.
Leadership development. It’s a top priority for us in Canada this year. I’m designing and delivering programmes and interventions.
I want to learn to play the cello. My 10 year-old son plays and I am envious!
A unique job opportunity that would allow Meghan to live and work in St. John’s brought Meghan to the insurance industry
A keen champion for the environment, Meghan would like to see the insurance industry play a bigger role in fighting climate change.
How interesting it is! As a consumer it seems boring but it’s really fascinating and there is always so much to learn.
I make a goat cheese and balsamic appetiser that has become my trademark–total crowd pleaser!
My first mandate was to build a compliance framework for a wholly owned subsidiary. But off the side of my desk, I ended up providing a lot of advice to the HR team on their policy development, their risk management and employer liability practices. I was becoming a bit of an unofficial member of the HR team and in time a leadership position came open. It felt really natural, even though it is slightly unorthodox.
My immediate reaction is this slightly unknown Canadian actress Sarah Polley, who is incredible by the way!
I’d like to see the industry play an even bigger role in fighting climate change.
My Mom told me the other day that she has no idea what I do, so I probably don’t do a good job describing it!
The label HR gives some frame of reference for people. I would describe it as using data to understand the workforce, I wouldn’t go farther than that. My job does not lend itself to party talk!
Insurance gives people peace of mind. It’s about sharing risk and taking care of one another. By its very nature, insurance builds a sense of community and support which is important to me.
I don’t watch a lot of TV. I prefer to read and I love non-fiction. I’m currently listening to a podcast called Thunder Bay about a remote Canadian community. The last good book I read was Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance.