ESR hires new Montreal branch manager

Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR), A Markel International company, has appointed Andre Paradis as vice president and branch manager of the Montreal office. The appointment was effective March 23rd 2012. Andre has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning his career in 1985 at Travelers working both in personal and commercial lines. From 1989-2002 he held various senior roles at Zurich including key management roles in Quebec and the eastern region. In 2002, he joined Markel Insurance Company of Canada (now Northbridge) as branch manager and was responsible for all of eastern Canada. ESR welcomes Andre and looks forward to his contribution, ensuring the overall success of ESR’s Montreal branch.

For more information: Elliott Special Risks GP Inc. 2000 rue Mansfield, Suite 710 Montreal, Quebec H3A 2Z4 Phone: 1(514) 849-4992 Toll-free: 1(877) 771-1211 www.elliottsr.com 

Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR) is a specialist insurer. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary & Vancouver, it was purchased in 2009 by Markel International Insurance Company Limited (MIICL), a London based specialty property and casualty insurer. MIICL is a subsidiary of Markel Corporation of Richmond, Va., U.S., and writes business either through Syndicate 3000 at Lloyd’s or through MIICL. Markel Corporation is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best and A (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.