Your Trusted Canadian Specialty Carrier

As one of the fastest-growing niche specialty carriers in the country, we are dedicated to providing our broker partners and insureds with flexible, quick solutions backed by specialized expertise. Our local authority in underwriting and claims allows us to make informed decisions directly, ensuring a seamless experience and a consistent service standard across all interactions. As we continue to grow and improve, we remain committed to making a meaningful difference in the insurance landscape.

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Why Berkley Canada

At Berkley Canada, we are committed to making a difference for our broker partners and insureds. Through our combination of industry expertise and local authority, we deliver tailored insurance solutions quickly and effectively. We take pride in our in-house underwriting and claims capabilities, and ensure that all insurance solutions are created by those who understand the unique needs of Canadian businesses.

Life at Berkley Canada

At Berkley Canada, our mission is to be the best for our employees, customers, and shareholders, creating better experiences and outcomes for all. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where authomy and innovative thinking are encouraged, empowering indsutry experts to serve their riches effectively. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, open access to leadership, and a culture that values every individual's contributions, we live by the principle of Mark Twain, "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."

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Our Leadership Team

Andrew Steen

President

Ashley Beales

Chief Undwriting Officer

Paula Kargas

Chief Claims Officer

Stanley Fung

Chief Financial Officer

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The Power of Berkley

Berkley Canada is one of the 55+ (re)insurance businesses worldwide that comprise the Berkley brand. Berkley is one of America's largest commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, operating worldwide within two segments of the P&C insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Each business offers expertise within an industry, product, or region.

 

Berkley Canada is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500. W. R. Berkley Corporation's insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor's.

 

Berkley's competitive advantage lies in its long-term strategy of decentralized operations. This structure provides each Berkley business the agility of a small business — the ability to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. It provides our Berkley businesses with the strength and resources of a Fortune 500 organization as well as the financial accountability and incentives to attract and retain highest-caliber professionals.

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