CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
Account executive
AON REED STENHOUSE
Age: 28 Years in insurance: 7
After graduating with his two-year general business diploma, Christopher Russell decided that he wanted to specialize in one specific form of business. Having always been fascinated with the principles and practices associated with insurance, Russell joined the industry as a process analyst with Aon. In just five years, he was promoted to account executive; in that capacity, he works with individuals to help them better their companies’ overall risk profiles.
Russell was a recipient of the James E. Bonnay Scholarship in 2009, awarded to an individual graduating from the insurance program at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology. He’s also a member of the Insurance Institute of Canada and the Global Risk Management Institute.
Best advice
“Do not be afraid to ask questions! Trust me, there are no dumb questions when it comes to insurance. The more questions you ask, the better you can grasp the vast amount of information associated with insurance procedures and insurance-related products.”
