Personal & Commercial Insurance Branch Manager
Commissioner of Oaths (Alberta)
Calgary
Meet Veralin Phillips-Michael, the dynamic Calgary Branch Manager & Producer at First Foundation!
With an impressive tenure of 46 years in the industry, including six years with First Foundation, Veralin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Her career began as a Licensed Insurance Broker, a position she excelled in for four decades before joining First Foundation, drawn by its alignment with her personal values and strong work ethic.
At First Foundation, Veralin has been instrumental in expanding the company's insurance markets, leveraging her extensive experience with various markets. She's also a key figure in team leadership, contributing to significant procedural improvements within the company. Veralin's commitment to maintaining a strong, collaborative culture at First Foundation is central to her approach, focusing on building and growing a team that excels in exceptional customer service.
Veralin's career is marked by diversity and continuous learning. She embarked on her professional journey after graduating from Ogema High School in 1977, quickly moving into the insurance sector in 1978. Her path has been enriched by multiple roles, including a tax consultant, bookkeeper, bartender, customer support representative, and even running a craft business and a dance studio. These varied experiences have been instrumental in shaping her success today.
Holding a Level 2 Insurance Broker License and a Commissioner for Oaths title in Alberta, Veralin is committed to continual education, ensuring she stays at the forefront of industry developments. Beyond her professional accolades, she is deeply involved in her community, exemplified by her voluntary work running a dance studio and her current role as Vice President for the Probus Club of Calgary, contributing significantly to various Alberta charities.
Veralin's personal life is as rich and fulfilling as her professional one. She's a proud mother and grandmother, reveling in family life and her passion for football and curling. A self-described fixer, traveler, and reader, Veralin's diverse interests and skills make her not just a leader in her field, but a well-rounded individual driven by a passion for life and community.
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Phone: 587.439.4489
Fax: 587.838.9374
Toll Free: 1.866.702.7678
Email: vmichael [at] firstfoundation [dot] ca *
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