Laura joined McKellar Structured Settlements Inc. in 1992. After learning everything she could from the pioneers of structured settlements, Laura herself became a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant in 2001.
Since her start at McKellar over 30 years ago, she has worked with thousands of individuals to assist in bringing financial certainty to their lives – this is her favourite part of the job.
In addition to structured settlement consultation, Laura creates and presents seminars in both Canada and the United States, for industry specialists interested in hearing more about how structured settlements can assist all parties in successfully resolving complex personal injury claims.
Laura is a part of McKellar’s Marketing and Management Committees. She also helped create the detailed protocols for McKellar’s comprehensive Accident Benefits and Future Care valuation reports, beginning in 1994 with Ontario’s Bill 164 legislation.
In her personal life, Laura is an avid bagpiper and a proud member of St. Andrew’s College Association Pipe Band in Aurora, Ontario. Her husband and two children love hearing her play so much, they built Laura her very own (soundproof) bagpiping studio in the backyard.
EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES, AND MEMBERSHIPS
HBA, CIP, CSSC
1992: Bachelor of Arts, Honours Sociology, Wilfrid Laurier University
1998: Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Insurance Institute of Ontario
2001: Certified Structured Settlement Consultant (CSSC), Notre Dame University
Laura is a member of the Canadian Defence Lawyers (CDL) the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), the Society of Settlement Planners, and the American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC).