Paul Hollingworth
About Paul Hollingworth
Paul Hollingworth serves as the Vice President of Surety for the Prairie Region at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the surety industry, having worked in various roles at The Guarantee Company of North America and Intact Financial Corporation over the course of his career.
Current Role at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Paul Hollingworth serves as the Vice President of Surety for the Prairie Region at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he oversees surety operations and strategic initiatives within the region, contributing to the company's overall growth and service delivery.
Previous Experience at The Guarantee Company of North America
Prior to his current role, Hollingworth worked at The Guarantee Company of North America - La Garantie in various capacities. He served as a Contract Surety Underwriter and Senior Underwriter from 1995 to 2003 in Toronto. He then progressed to Vice President of Surety for the Prairie Region from 2014 to 2019 in Edmonton, and held the position of VP Contract Surety for the Central & Atlantic Region from 2011 to 2014.
Early Career at Intact Financial Corporation
Hollingworth began his career in the surety industry at Intact Financial Corporation, formerly known as Guardian Insurance Co. of Canada. He worked as a Surety Underwriter from 1992 to 1995 in Toronto, where he developed foundational skills in underwriting and risk assessment.
Educational Background
Hollingworth completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at McGill University from 1986 to 1989. He also attended Barrie Central District Collegiate from 1980 to 1985 and Lindsay Place High School in Pointe Claire, QC, for one year in 1979 to 1980. His educational background has equipped him with analytical skills applicable to his roles in the surety industry.