About Us

Can you tell us about your background?
Prior to my start in the insurance industry, I spent 20 years working in the Canadian ski business. During this time, I garnered significant experience using tools, policies, and processes to refine safety and risk management practices. Before joining EQUA, I spent a decade working at a private, multinational, brokerage as a Client Executive and Senior Vice-President, providing insurance and risk management solutions to major sporting organizations and venues. I’m thrilled to combine my love of sport and skiing and share my insurance expertise with clients to let them focus on what they do best, running their organizations.

When did you meet Dave and Andy?
Dave and I worked at the same brokerage, but we first met when we were paired in a pub-trivia contest at a management retreat, we won! Andy and I also worked together at another brokerage. I've always appreciated Andy’s resourcefulness and sincerity.    

Why be part of the EQUA adventure?
I was eager to join a company that is genuinely focused on the client experience. Having worked with many of our specialists in the past, I knew that we would be able to design, implement, and deliver tailored risk management solutions that are client driven.

Contact Sandy today! sandy.millar@equaspecialty.com

I started my insurance career by enrolling in the first Insurance and Risk Management program offered at BCIT in Vancouver. After this, I worked at a national insurance company as an underwriter for several years on the Canadian Property team. I then switched over to an international brokerage and worked on placements for Vancouver and Surrey offices. Prior to joining EQUA, my most recent role was in placement at a brokerage in Vancouver.

When did you first meet Andy and Dave?

I met Andy and Dave working together at a prior brokerage around 2016.

Why be a part of the EQUA adventure?

My key reasons for wanting to join EQUA was the encouraging entrepreneurial spirit and the collaborative teamwork. An agile firm where decisions can be made quickly and executed without red tape means we can get the job done.

Can you tell us about your background?
I have worked in the insurance industry for 17 years, having been both a broker and an underwriter for an international insurer. Most recently, I worked in a position that combined both of these roles for an MGA specializing in the sport, leisure, and recreation sector. I graduated from Kwantlen College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Entrepreneurial Leadership. I am proud to be fluent in spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. In my spare time, I am a nail model and have been part of a winning team (esthetician and my nails!) which was highlighted in an article in the Vancouver Sun. 
 
When did you meet Dave and Andy?
I have yet to meet Dave and Andy in person but the first Teams Video meeting I had with them was on my 2^nd day at EQUA. I look forward to meeting them in person very soon.
 
Why be part of the EQUA adventure?
To work with a team of professional and industry experts who are dedicated to the specialties they serve. I'd like to continue building on the foundation of EQUA's bold culture and strong values for our client and employee relationships.