Mike McDermott

Senior Production Underwriter    
(416) 408-5460             
mcdermottm @ simmlands.com

Michael joined Simmlands in September of 2009 with the objective of coordinating the development of new insurance product offerings to the Simmlands nationwide network of brokers.

Prior to Joining Simmlands, Michael spent over 8 years at Marsh Canada. His most recent role was New Commercial Product Development within Consumer Operations.  During his tenure at Marsh, Michael held various roles involving Insurance Program Management for Clients and was a Risk Placement Specialist for both Risk Management & Insurance Programs.

Prior to joining Marsh, Michael spent 18 years with various insurance companies, both in Canada & United Kingdom in various underwriting capacities, handling risks that ranged from smaller enterprises to complex organizations with multi-line insurance portfolios.  These involved specialty risks that required coverages such as medical malpractice, commercial general liability, umbrella liability, and personal accident.

During his time at Simmlands, Michael has launched and manages several lines of coverage, including the Management Shield, Contingency, Destination Risks and Legal Expense Insurance suite of products.