Karla White

Insurance and reinsurance professional with 20+ years of international experience across Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the London market, including more than 10 years as a Lloyd's of London broker. Extensive experience in treaty and facultative reinsurance, commercial risk placement, client account management, and broker relationships. Proven ability to manage complex placements, coordinate cross-border accounts, and build strong client and market relationships.

Calm, flexible, and highly organized, with excellent judgment and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Director at SUNRIST (2017-01 – 2026-12)

• Managed property, casualty, and financial lines reinsurance placements for Latin American and Caribbean clients.
• Placed treaty and facultative business with London and international markets.
• Maintained broker and reinsurer relationships across multiple jurisdictions

Broker at Alwen Hough Johnson (2013-01 – 2017-12)

• Supported commercial placements and large energy and utility accounts.
• Coordinated underwriting submissions and broker market presentations.
• Managed client servicing and placement follow-up.

Broker at Marsh McLennan (2011-01 – 2013-12)

• Supported commercial placements and large energy/utility accounts.
• Coordinated underwriting submissions and broker presentations.
• Assisted with London market negotiations and placement documentation for complex commercial risks

Broker at Thompson Heath and Bond (2007-01 – 2011-12)

Placing Broker London, England

Junior Underwriter London at Ocaso (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Underwriting household property and casualty

CII Certificate in Insurance – Underwriting in Underwriting – Chartered Insurance Institute (2007-01 – 2007-12)

CII Diploma in Insurance – Chartered Insurance Institute (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Social Service Worker Diploma with Honours in Social Service – Algonquin College (1997-01 – 1997-12)