Burns & Wilcox Canada Offers Media Industry Product

Provides tailored coverage from risks unique to the media industry

Toronto, ON [September 5, 2013] – Burns & Wilcox Canada today introduced a new product offering specialized coverage for the media industry. The specialty product is offers comprehensive coverage from a wide variety of the unique risks common to this industry. 

 “Traditional policies fail to address new threats that media companies are facing today. This industry is unlike any other in that it exposes companies to a range of unique risks, such as defamation, invasion of privacy and intellectual property rights infringements, to name a few,” said Gary Hirst, National Director, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “We can help identify the risks that clients are exposed to and develop a customized product that provides protection that allows them to operate without worry.”

Those eligible for this coverage includes authors, broadcasters, publishers and a range of professional service providers.  Products can be tailored to suit the needs of each client, with coverages including:

– Blanket professional liability – Advertising and personal injury – Defamation, including libel and slander – Intellectual property rights infringement – Invasion of privacy – Breach of contract  – Cyber liability, privacy liability, and privacy breach notification costs – Commercial general liability – Property and business interruption including cyber perils

The coverage includes a range of deductibles, including zero deductibles for smaller firms. Minimum premiums also start under $1000 with available limits up to $10 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 Burns & Wilcox Canada’s Media Coverage product, please contact:

Paul Clarke Sr. Underwriting Manager 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.

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