Burns & Wilcox Canada Offers Exclusive Personal Articles Floater

Protects personal valuables not covered by homeowner’s insurance

Toronto, ON [September 12, 2013] – Burns & Wilcox Canada has introduced a Personal Articles Floater that provides flexible coverage options for insuring a wide array of personal items. The coverage picks up where traditional home insurance leaves off and includes protection for special personal assets, including fine art, jewelry, silverware, antiques, sports cards, or other unique collections.

“The personal articles floater provides peace of mind to brokers and their clients that what they hold dear is protected,” said Gary Hirst, National Director, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “We designed this product for clients who need personalized solutions for high-value items.”

Burns & Wilcox Canada can provide single item, stand-alone, and scheduled or blanket coverage. The product also has additional flexibility by offering agreed value, replacement cost, or actual cash value settlement options.  Obtaining coverage is also hassle-free, with no appraisals required for items under $50,000 and or inspections on schedules under $1 million.

When clients work with Burns & Wilcox Canada, they have the confidence in knowing they have the security of an A.M. Best “A” rated carrier.

For more information on the personal articles floater product, please contact:

• Paul Clarke
• Sr. Underwriting Manager
• Burns & Wilcox Canada
• Tel: 416-774-2684
• Email: pclarke@burns-wilcox.ca

About Burns & Wilcox Canada

Burns & Wilcox Canada is a leading wholesale broker and underwriting manager for the retail brokerage community. Burns & Wilcox Canada leverages both Canadian domestic insurers as well as international carriers, including Lloyd’s underwriters. With access to a broad range of specialty products including commercial lines, professional liability and personal insurance, the company offers unrivaled service and access to an international network, giving brokers a competitive edge for facilitating trans-border business for Canadian clients. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and St. John’s, Burns & Wilcox Canada is part of the Kaufman Financial Group.

More information can be found at http://www.burnsandwilcox.ca

About Burns & Wilcox and the Kaufman Financial Group

Burns & Wilcox is the industry’s largest privately-held wholesale broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox has more than 40 offices across the United States, Canada and London and employs more than 1,000 professionals. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Metro Detroit, Burns & Wilcox is internationally recognized for its insurance brokerage and underwriting expertise in commercial and professional liability, property, marine and personal insurance.

http://www.burnsandwilcox.ca