Melanie Potter
Overview
- English
Biography
Experience meets passion with Melanie. Having been in the insurance industry for close to a decade, Melanie has homed in her expertise in Commercial Insurance by working as a broker directly with commercial clients and as a professional liability underwriter. Utilizing her underwriting knowledge as a broker, she negotiates the best terms for her client’s needs.
With the insurance industry constantly evolving, Melanie stays head of the curve by continually educating herself. Whether it be through industry specific seminars, participating in industry associations or her active pursuit to obtain the Chartered Insurance Professional designation.
Melanie is creative and likes to think outside the box to find solutions for clients. Taking great pride in the responsibility of managing her client’s commercial risks, Melanie operates with the following core beliefs:
Accessibility – “Your insurance coverage is a service
that goes beyond the single transaction of your renewal. I believe in always being easily accessible to you throughout the year. Whether that be by phone or email, you can always reach me”
Transparency – “I believe the foundation of building long lasting relationships is built on trust. As a professional, I lead my interactions with transparency to bring you peace of mind and security.”
Innovation – “Despite similarities, no one insurer is the same and neither is a Professional Liability policy. With many variances between wordings, I will apply innovation which allows me to be flexible and adapt solutions tailored to your company’s needs.”
Melanie works with WMB Specialty. WMB was founded in 1981 by a group of colleagues who believed there had to be a better way of providing insurance, and who were focused on insurance and contract bonding for all facets of the construction industry. WMB Specialty has expanded on this foundation into several niche insurance sectors – including professional liability. You can trust that Melanie stands behind WMB motto “We care. We Help”!
Education & Work Achievements
- Chartered Insurance Professional, In-progress 75% completed, Insurance Institute of Canada
- License Practical Nursing, Bow Valley College
- HS/RCA Double Certificate, Camosun College
- Level II, General Insurance License (BC & Alberta)