New Burns & Wilcox Canada Aircraft and Aviation Products Take Flight

Toronto, ON [July 3, 2013] – Burns & Wilcox Canada today introduced a new range of aircraft and aviation coverage. The specialty coverage geared toward manufacturers and sub-contractors of aviation products includes aviation products liability, airside liability and aircraft hull and liability.

“We are pleased to introduce our new aircraft and aviation products to the Canadian market,” said Gary Hirst, National Director, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “As the largest independent wholesale broker and underwriting manager, we are committed to providing unrivaled expertise, unsurpassed client service and wide range of specialty products that help brokers manage their clients’ risks.”

Burns & Wilcox Canada Aviation Products and Aircraft Hull and Liability coverage highlights include:

• • Aviation products liability for manufacturers of aviation products, manufactures of spare parts and sub-contractors manufacturing aviation products;

  • Airside liability, covering the liability arising from working within airfield perimeter fences;

  • Hull coverage and liability of light aircraft for hull values up to $250,000;

  • Hull liability limits of between $2 million and $5 million;

  • Non-owned or charters liability with limits of over $100 million;

  • Products, premises and hangar keepers liability; and

  • Ground Risk Only (GRO) coverage on the hull for those items used infrequently. 

For more information about Burns & Wilcox Canada’s Aviation Products Liability and Aircraft Hull and Liability, 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.