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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

  • Expert underwriters with technical backgrounds and hands-on experience in the field
  • Deep understanding of environmental exposures
  • A global underwriting team that works collaboratively with brokers and insureds
  • A focus on complex and hard to place risks
  • Consistent appetite which is broader than most other insurers 
  • Bespoke policy wordings for the client’s industry and environmental needs
  • Dedicated claims managers to work with clients throughout the entire claims process

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

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