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ESR launches new Marine Products


April 3, 2012   by Elliott Special Risks Ltd.

Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR), A Markel International company, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Marine product line. Effective March 31st, 2012, ESR will be providing marine cover for Liability, Hull, and Cargo.

The Marine team is comprised of four insurance professionals with strong experience in the marketplace. Diane Brisson, Anna Maria Tonin, Matthieu Laffeter and Andy Gordon, will be based out ESR’s Montreal office and serving all of Canada. Their past experience includes working together for the Marine division at AXA/Intact.

Commenting on the new Marine program, Mario Sousa, president of ESR, said: “Our aim has always been to offer brokers the best niche insurance products and service in Canada. We are very excited about this new product. With a highly respected and experienced Marine underwriting team, as well as the strength that Markel is renowned for, we will strengthen our position in the marketplace and further enhance our reputation as a specialist insurer.”

For more information:

Elliott Special Risks GP Inc.

2000 rue Mansfield, Suite 710

Montreal, Quebec   H3A 2Z4

Phone: 1(514) 849-4992

Toll-free:  1(877) 771-1211    

www.elliottsr.com

Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR) is a specialist insurer. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary & Vancouver, it was purchased in 2009 by Markel International Insurance Company Limited (MIICL), a London based specialty property and casualty insurer. MIICL is a subsidiary of Markel Corporation of Richmond, Va., U.S., and writes business either through Syndicate 3000 at Lloyd’s or through MIICL. Markel Corporation is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best and A (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.

www.markelintl.com


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