Creechurch Expands in Western Canada with Opening of Vancouver Office

TORONTO   — Creechurch Underwriters, a leading underwriter of specialty insurance in Canada, announces the opening of a Western Canada office in Vancouver.  Rhea Turchinetz, has relocated from the Toronto office to Vancouver to lead the office as the Western Region AVP.

Rhea Turchinetz, manager of the technology and cyber underwriting team at Creechurch is excited about the challenge.  “I’m keen to take on the new opportunity to grow our Western presence” says Turchinetz.  “We have always had excellent broker relationships in the West and I am confident that by now being local, we will provide greater access to our broker partners and expand our reach into underserved segments” added Turchinetz.

Since its founding in 1996, Creechurch is one of the leading underwriting management companies in Canada. Writing on behalf of large, A-rated multinational carriers, Creechurch focuses primarily on high technology industries including Life Sciences and Information Technology.

Phil Baker, President of Creechurch, states, “with its focus on emerging technology risks, as well as mainstream P & C business, Creechurch has always had a strong presence in the West, whether it’s writing Life Science risks in Edmonton or Software developers in Vancouver.”  Creechurch now has offices in Canada’s three largest cities.  Continues Baker, “With our new office in Vancouver we expect to provide enhanced local service to clients and further develop our business, particularly in the specialty property and casualty areas.”

Creechurch products are available exclusively through licensed Canadian insurance brokers by calling 1-877-814-7778 or visiting www.creechurch.com.  

About Creechurch

Creechurch Underwriters is one of the leading underwriting companies in Canada, offering specialized insurance to a wide spectrum of business sectors. Creechurch is a member of the CGSC group, a large global insurance and reinsurance organization with 60 offices on five continents, Creechurch underwrites exclusively on behalf of large A rated multinational insurers. Creechurch products include MediaTech Liability, Cyber & Privacy Insurance, Management Liability, Life Sciences Liability, Professional Liability, Kidnap and Ransom protection, Employment Practices Liability, CGL and Umbrella Liability, Fidelity, Property and Sports & Leisure Insurance.

For more information on Creechurch Underwriters:

http://www.creechurch.com

Media contact:

• Cheryl Hobbs
• 416-601-2155
• chobbs@creechurch.com