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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Kajal Patel has been an integral member of the Ontario Safety team since joining Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in July 2023. She graduated from university in India with a degree in chemical engineering but soon transitioned into a safety-focused role with her first employer before embarking on the next leg of her life’s journey, immigrating to Canada.
Patel’s approach to workplace safety management has undoubtedly been shaped and influenced by her engineering background. She is extremely insightful, understanding the necessity to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative criteria and effectively utilizing her knowledge and interpersonal skills to get the job done. Her focus on meeting role requirements and expectations is both professional and continuous, and she enthusiastically executes all her assigned tasks with confidence and tact, mindful of the fact that safety professionals are widely regarded as “the messenger” and must always walk the walk as safety role models.
In spite of being in the early stages of her career with GIP, Patel’s peers wholeheartedly believe she is on a trajectory for continuous development and success as a safety professional. Her methodical and organized approach serves her well, as she prioritizes training and development opportunities, both internal and external. Her insatiable appetite for continuous learning, training, and development is obvious and commendable and will serve her well immediately and throughout her career. Also obvious is Patel’s understanding of how to balance training and development while effectively functioning as an integral member of GIP’s field safety team.
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Kajal Patel
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Green Infrastructure Partners
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2023–present
2019–2022
2022–present
2023–present
2024
HSE Coordinator at Green Infrastructure Partners
2023–
present
Internal Investigator for Walmart Canada
2019–
2022
Health and Safety Specialist at Modern Niagara
2022–
present
Equine Reiki Practitioner and Body Worker in training
2023–
present
COS’ Young Achiever
2024
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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