Mark Brien, CIP, is a seasoned professional in the insurance industry with extensive experience in business development, sales, and estate planning. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Intact since September 2022, Mark leads a national team to drive unit growth and develop strategic partnerships across various insurance sectors including Home, Auto, Travel, and Group Benefits. Previously, Mark held key positions at CIBC Wood Gundy as an Associate Estate Planning Specialist and at Johnson Insurance in several roles, including Senior Consultant and Director of Sales, where significant responsibilities included managing large group benefits plans and leading sales teams to achieve profitability. Mark's earlier experience includes various roles at RSA, where contributions spanned sales effectiveness, project management, and vendor management. Mark's academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Mount Saint Vincent University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Mary's University.