EQUA Specialty Risk Partners Corporation

We’re beyond thrilled to share that EQUA has achieved coverholder status with Lloyd's of London in the #sports & recreation sector. Give a round of applause to Managing Partner, Gina Bennett, who championed us during the application process! Thank you to MaryKate Townsend, CMGA of Lloyd’s of London Canada who stopped by last week to present our official plaques that we’ll be proudly displaying in our regional offices.

It takes specialized expertise to navigate the #claims resulting from these cancelled concerts in Austria. Learn more about how major musical acts, like Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, also influence trends in #insurance: https://lnkd.in/gKBHKyyZ

Meet our new Placement Broker, Kenny Shimokura, FCIP, CRM! With 15 years of insurance experience, Kenny has been both an underwriter and a broker. He’ll be working closely with Gina Bennett on product development, and with our entire team on national placement support. We’re excited to have him on our team! His expertise in property, sports & recreation, and cyber insurance will help our clients navigate their unique risks with confidence.

The EQUA team was most recently in Jasper in April for the Canada West Ski Areas Association Spring Conference – we have a great appreciation for the beauty and history of the area. Our thoughts are with the people of Jasper, including our friends at Marmot Basin and the Jasper Tramway, and all those affected by the wildfires in Alberta. If you're not aware of what's happening, this article is a good place to start: https://lnkd.in/gHF8TiXg

Directors' & Officers' #Insurance is a critical part of #riskmitigation for executive boards, as many new and aspiring members aren’t aware of the personal financial risks involved with their roles. Read our latest article to learn what every #boardmember should know.

A really great event thrown by KIND Media and Events. The golf was good but the company and day out on the course was even better. Thank you to our guests Steven George Conville and Andrew Gaudry for spending the day with us. It is always a pleasure to connect with the #cannabis community for a day of networking!

Yesterday Loretta E. and Matt Jardine participated in KIND Media and Events' golf tournament. They were joined by Steven George Conville and Andrew Gaudry for 18 holes of best ball and some friendly competition among #cannabis industry professionals.

We often hear about #cyberattacks that target a single corporation, but this latest one targeted the third-party data system used by multiple auto retailers and affected dealerships across North America. Corporate cyber #riskmitigation should examine all the possible #databreach points, including those from trusted third parties, but there aren't solidified guidelines in Canada or the U.S. for required coverage. Do you think it’s time for that to change? https://lnkd.in/gh2K_JGS

We love making connections, and we love being a part of our clients' industry communities. This week Khadisha Thornhill was in Kelowna, BC for the StratCann Growing Relationships Conference, where she connected with cannabis professionals and participated in industry conversations that drive change and progress in Canadian cannabis.

Meet our newest Client Executive, Andrew J. Kaupe! With over 15 years of insurance experience, Andrew specializes in crafting custom solutions for specialty risk sectors, with a focus on commercial programs and property & casualty insurance. We’re excited to have him on our team! His skills and expertise are ready to represent and mitigate risk for our clients.