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Canadian Commercial Property

Comprehensive insurance for mid and large size commercial properties.

What we offer

From rising inflation to supply chain issues and natural catastrophes, the Property risks our insureds face continue to evolve. Our team of Property underwriting experts is poised to meet both current and emerging Property insurance needs.  

Coverage highlights:    

  • All Risk Property
  • Named Selected Peril (Named Storm, Flood, Earthquake)
  • Parametric coverage available for Named Storm and Earthquake
  • Stand alone coverage available for Political Violence, Terrorism and Deadly Weapons Protection 

How can we help

  • We are a lasting presence in the market with a consistent risk appetite defined by a common underwriting philosophy.  
  • We have an in-house engineering underwriting team for heavy industry accounts.
  • Underwriters are supported by state-of-the-art technology that empowers them to make quick decisions and offer a responsive service.
  • We are flexible in our approach and willing to adapt to changing program structures and market conditions.
  • We have a dedicated, award winning claims team with experience across a wide range of industry sectors. 

Who we can help

We underwrite a wide range of occupancies on an excess and surplus lines basis for risks domiciled in Canada. We are able to support manuscript and company coverage forms in shared and layered or quota share program structures, with preference for primary attachment. We offer capacity to insureds committed to effective risk management, investing in engineering and safety, and seeking long-term relationships.  

Example industries we underwrite include:  

  • Cannabis
  • Commercial real estate
  • Crypto currency
  • Grain
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality and entertainment
  • Manufacturing
  • Municipalities
  • Nursing/senior living
  • Office buildings
  • Retail/shopping centres
  • Steel 

The Beazley Difference

BEING BOLD

Freedom lies in being bold. We dare to be different and seek bold possibilities to create more innovative, fair and satisfying outcomes for our clients, brokers and employees. From insuring the highest building in the world, to the first commercial lunar vehicle to operate on the moon - we boldly go where others won’t.

STRIVING FOR BETTER

Good is a start, but we go all-out for better.  A driven community of individuals relentlessly push the needle and creating value. From launching the market’s first dedicated ESG syndicate to the establishment of our business unit focusing on designing digital insurance solutions, we pride ourselves on always going above and beyond.  Simply put, at  Beazley we go to 11.  

DOING THE RIGHT THING

Acting with integrity in a straightforward, decent way is instinctive. Open and honest with others, we show respect and empathy however challenging the situation – demonstrated by our multi-award winning claims team.  Doing the right thing makes for a fair-minded, rewarding environment and makes work and life better for all.

Your Beazley Team

Lindsay Shipper

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Lindsay Shipper

Head of Commercial Property, North America

Atlanta, GA, USA

+1 (770) 351 1712

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Zachary Cruickshank

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Zachary Cruickshank

Canada Regional Leader

Toronto, Canada

+1 (416) 777 6862

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Rob Hingley

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Rob Hingley

Underwriter

Toronto, Canada

+1 (416) 777 6872

Email Rob