Richard Newman
Managing Director, Commercial General Liability
Volante Canada Limited
At Volante Canada, we help companies secure their future by working to safeguard their most business-critical components. Our commercial property insurance is designed to protect the physical assets of an organisation against loss or damage from a broad range of potential risks. Backed by A-rated capacity, we provide companies with the reassurance that their assets are protected by the most robust coverage available. Our products include Property, Business Interruption, Boiler & Machinery and Excess polices as solutions to our insureds needs.
Expansive cover
With products developed by leaders in the commercial property arena, with experience spanning small operations to multi-national corporations and virtually all business sectors, we offer comprehensive coverage across all primary assets.
Our primary focus is:
Other areas we will consider:
Volante is also able to explore coverage for distressed classes of business on a case-by-case basis.
Sector knowledge
Our extensive sector knowledge across Canada’s commercial and industrial sectors, coupled with our direct contact with specialist brokers, enables us to develop highly customised insurance products that mirror the risk dynamics of each individual organisation.
That insight also ensures that policies are designed with the longer-term objectives of the company in mind. That means coverage designed to flex with the changing requirements of the organisation itself or the demands of the markets in which it operates.
Complementary insurance
As a multi-line insurer, Volante Canada can also extend its coverage options into complementary lines of business. Our specialist teams can develop programs that include casualty and auto fleet products.
Managing Director, Commercial General Liability
Volante Canada Limited
Managing Director, Commercial General Liability
Volante Canada Limited
With over 20 years of casualty market experience, including 16 years in the Canadian insurance market, Richard is a veteran of the sector.
His technical underwriting expertise and ability to achieve profitable growth have helped him secure senior positions with international carriers in the Canadian market. Most recently, Richard was Underwriting Manager for Casualty and Auto at QBE in Canada and was also a North American Liability Practice Group Leader at Allianz.
Managing Director, Property
Volante Canada Limited
Managing Director, Property
Volante Canada Limited
Robert has over 14 years of experience in property insurance in the Canadian market, working across virtually every major industry sector. His expertise also extends to facultative reinsurance.
During his extensive career he has held numerous senior positions at firms including FM Global, QBE and most recently Swiss Re, where he was a Senior Property Facultative Underwriter. He has established a strong track record in building and maintaining successful client relationships and has secured an extensive client network.
Managing Director, Auto
Volante Canada Limited
Managing Director, Auto
Volante Canada Limited
Steve is a vastly experienced senior underwriter in the fleet and commercial auto sector, having worked in the Canadian automobile market for over 29 years.
He has held numerous leadership roles and has been responsible for the establishment of new auto teams at a number of insurance carriers. Previous companies have included Zurich Allianz, Aviva Canada and most recently Berkshire Hathaway where he played a central role in setting up the Canadian auto division for BHSI Canada.
SME Portfolio Manager
Volante Canada Limited
SME Portfolio Manager
Volante Canada Limited
Kristina is an accomplished senior underwriter with over 10 years of claims and underwriting experience in the Canadian market. Kristina directs the execution of Volante’s small to mid-size enterprise strategy and portfolio across Canada catering to commercial combined SME packages and programs.
Kristina has successfully completed multiple insurance designations and is an active volunteer mentor. She has strong broker connections across Canada and excellent relationships in Lloyds. Her technical and product knowledge of SME business and the market trends, along with analytical and negotiation skills, set her apart as a dynamic leader in the industry.
Business Manager
Volante Canada Limited
Business Manager
Volante Canada Limited
With over 15 years experience in underwriting support including 6 years experience as a Team Leader. Maria joined from QBE Canada where she has spent the past 9.5 years working her way up from Underwriting support to the role of an Underwriting Services Manager. Prior to her time at QBE Maria was a Senior Underwriting Assistant at Northbridge Insurance Canada.
Maria joined as Business Manager at Volante Canada where she will manage most of the relationships and tasks with Lloyd’s Canada and Provincial licensing regulators. She is in an evolving role which will continue to develop as the local business grows.
Executive Underwriter, Automobile
Volante Canada Limited
Executive Underwriter, Automobile
Volante Canada Limited
Lee-Ann has 18 years of automobile experience in the Canadian Insurance market working on large and complex fleets in the commercial auto sector. During her extensive career she has held numerous senior underwriting positions at firms including Kingsway, Aviva and most recently QBE Canada. She has successfully completed multiple insurance designations including CIP, FCIP and CRM. Her technical underwriting expertise, product knowledge and attention to detail are what set her apart from many in the field.
Executive Underwriter, Casualty
Volante Canada Limited
Executive Underwriter, Casualty
Volante Canada Limited
Kanako has over 15 years of insurance experience in the Canadian insurance market. She has worked both in broking and underwriting roles, most recently as a Casualty Underwriter at QBE Canada. Kanako joins Volante Canada as an Executive Underwriter, where she will contribute to the development of the Casualty (GL, UMB, XS, Wrap Up, XS Wrap Up) lines of business. Kanako considers herself to be careful optimist, who enjoys winning as a team with humility and pride. She is based in Toronto and speaks English and Japanese. Kanako feels privileged to be part Volante team, and looks forward to working with our broker partners to develop solutions to serve their needs.
Executive Underwriter, Property
Volante Canada Limited
Executive Underwriter, Property
Volante Canada Limited
Cam has over 25 years of insurance experience in the Canadian Insurance market, predominately as a property underwriter working on complex risks. During his extensive career he has held numerous senior underwriting positions at firms including Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance, Swiss Re, Chubb and QBE Canada. He also has recent experience in broking with BFL Canada. Cam has valuable technical expertise and is a well-respected underwriter. He is based in Vancouver, BC.
Executive Underwriter, Property
Volante Canada Limited
Executive Underwriter, Property
Volante Canada Limited
Noreen Shah has over 16 years of underwriting experience in the Canadian insurance market. She has worked on large and complex property risks in the commercial property sector. She started her underwriting career at the Frank Cowan Company with her most recent role as a Senior Specialist at Aviva Canada which allowed her to expand her technical underwriting expertise in the public sector segment. She has built strong and long-lasting relationships with her broker partners and clients over the years with her deliverance of personalised service, in-depth product knowledge and client centered approach. She is thrilled to continue her insurance journey with Volante Canada and the broader Volante Global family.
Portfolio Manager, Property Construction
Volante Canada Limited
Portfolio Manager, Property Construction
Volante Canada Limited
Steve has 10 years of experience in the Canadian insurance market, predominantly focusing on the construction segment. Through his time in the industry, he has worked as an Account Executive with Aon’s Construction and Infrastructure Practice and most recently spending time as a Construction Underwriting Specialist and Manager with Definity Insurance Company. He has valuable technical expertise and is a highly regarded underwriter. Steve is based in Edmonton, AB.
Business Assistant
Volante Canada Limited
Business Assistant
Volante Canada Limited
Vitjola (Vita) joined Volante Canada team in May 2023, coming from previous successful work experiences in both P&C and Life Insurance Industry. In the role of Business Assistant, Vita performs a variety of tasks to support the underwriters and the Business Manager on her team. She manages risks through the policy cycle, ensuring that all work is allocated and completed accordingly.
Vita is a talented, ambitious, and hardworking person, with great attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to continuous learning.
Senior Underwriter
Volante Canada Limited
Senior Underwriter
Volante Canada Limited
Francesca comes to us with over 15 years experience in the insurance industry. Her most recent role being an Account Executive Officer at Travelers Insurance. Over the years, Francesca has established herself as a technically sound and knowledgeable underwriter which is evidenced by the accolades she has received from her peers within the industry. She is synonymous for her ability maintain long-lasting and productive relationships with her broker partners and she looks forward to bringing her skills and experience to Volante.