SPEAKER

Dana

Zuech

AVP, Legal Operations Corporate Legal

Sun Life

Dana Zuech is the Assistant VP of Legal Operations at Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, bringing extensive expertise in insurance law and operational strategies. Their background reflects a strong focus on legal advisory and risk management within the insurance sector. At Sun Life, they previously served as Strategic Initiatives Litigation Lead, contributing to strategic planning and project execution. Prior to Sun Life, Dana held the position of Managing Lawyer at Zurich Insurance, providing legal advisory services and overseeing legal operations. During their tenure at Aviva Canada, Dana progressed through several leadership roles, including Assistant VP of Commercial Casualty & Large Loss Governance and Head of Legal. Their responsibilities encompassed casualty claims governance and legal management. Earlier in their career with Aviva Canada, they served as Assistant VP of Special Commercial Casualty Claims, National Casualty Unit Analyst & Supervisor & Manager, and Legal Counsel, demonstrating versatile expertise across casualty claims and legal advisory functions. Before Aviva Canada, Dana served as Legal Counsel at Zurich North America and Gan Canada, further solidifying their legal foundation. Their work history includes Legal Counsel at Rachlin & Wolfson and Articling Student at Benson Percival Brown, gaining experience in legal practices. Dana holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University, demonstrating applied knowledge of legal principles.