The key to our success is our people
At Ecclesiastical, we believe in a culture of shared ownership and accountability, fostering an environment of collaboration and respect. We also believe that our people are our brand, and it is our people who enable us to make a real and positive difference.
Our people set us apart and they are our single greatest asset.
Executive Leadership
Jacinta Whyte, MC Inst. M, ACII
Deputy Group Chief Executive, Ecclesiastical Insurance, and General Manager & Chief Agent for Canada
50+ years industry experience; joined in 2003
Leads the Canadian team and oversees general insurance operations for the Group spanning the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
David Huebel, B.Comm., FCIP
President
30+ years industry experience; joined in 2019
Directs all aspects of the Canadian business, including financial performance and driving and implementing the company’s strategic long-term planning.
Customer & Broker Experience
Colin Robertson, ACII, CRM
Chief Experience Officer
30+ years industry experience; joined in 2001
Leads risk control, customer experience, and claims strategy development and delivery across Canada, advancing risk management practices, innovating customer solutions, and ensuring empathetic, fair, and valued services for customers.
Rob Jordan, BBA, CRM, FCIP
Senior Vice President, Ontario
30+ years industry experience; joined in 2015
Strengthens and enhances national broker relationships and the overall distribution model.
Katherine Ionni, CIP, CRM
Senior Vice President, Operations
20+ years industry experience; joined in 2024
Fosters business development and manages broker partnerships and customer engagement Canada-wide.
Corporate Functions
Sunil Motwani, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
25+ years industry experience; joined in 2023
Oversees all financial planning, risk management, and reporting to ensure the organization’s fiscal health and long-term economic success.
Patrick Cunningham, FCIA, CERA
Senior Vice President, Strategic Risk & Capital
12+ years industry experience; joined in 2022
Steers the company’s capital management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure financial stability, compliance, and strategic growth alignment.
Lorna McIntosh, BA (Hons), CHRM, ATC
Senior Vice President, People & Culture
25+ years industry experience; joined in 2006
Directs national HR strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent; shapes organizational culture for an innovative, dynamic workplace fostering employee growth and potential.
John Del Grande, B.Comm, AICB, CFE, CISSP, PAL I
Senior Vice President, Business Innovation
20+ years industry experience; joined in 2020
Oversees enterprise tools, cybersecurity, and infrastructure; enhancing business capabilities through innovation, and supporting project management for successful initiative execution.
Regional Operations
Nina de Souza Jensen, B.Comm, CIP
Vice President, Pacific Canada
15+ years industry experience; joined in 2017
Directs operations in Pacific Canada; fosters business development, supports broker partnerships and customer engagement, contributing to our ‘Grow to Give’ charitable ambitions.
Kelly McCarthy, CIP
Vice President, Eastern Canada
25+ years industry experience; joined in 2025
Directs operations in Atlantic Canada and Quebec; fosters business development, supports broker partnerships and customer engagement, contributing to our ‘Grow to Give’ charitable ambitions.
Keith McCullagh, FCIP
Vice President, Western Canada
25+ years industry experience; joined in 2024
Directs operations in Western Canada and the Territories; fosters business development, supports broker partnerships and customer engagement, contributing to our ‘Grow to Give’ charitable ambitions.