Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (“BHSI”) has introduced inland and ocean marine insurance in Canada and has named Gord Rider as senior marine underwriter.
“We are pleased to welcome Gord to our team of marine specialists,” said John Evans, vice president of marine at BHSI. “With Gord at the helm, BHSI in Canada has launched ocean marine products – including ocean cargo, stock throughput, and project cargo insurance – as well as a full line of inland marine products. All of these products come with BHSI's hallmark clarity of coverage and formidable financial strength.”
Mr. Gord joined BHSI from Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, where he most recently was senior marine underwriter.
Before that, he was a marine underwriter at Chubb and at Coast Underwriters Ltd.
He received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax.
Mr. Gord is based in the Toronto office of BHSI.
Learn more: www.bhspecialty.com.
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