Headquarters:
105 Adelaide Street West, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 1P9
Year founded:
1903
Number of employees:
4,500+
Phone:
1.855.620.6262
Email:
info@nbfc.com
Website:
northbridgeinsurance.ca
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northbridge-insurance
“Our people and our large global footprint are what sets us apart. I am a strong believer in the entrepreneurial spirit, which continues to push the team to strive to be the best they can be”
Klaus Navarrete
HDI Global
Klaus Navarrete
Managing Director and Chief Agent
Michelle Mahabir
Head of Sales, Distribution, and Marketing
Christine Collins
Head of Casualty
Leadership
Klaus Navarrete is the managing director and chief agent for HID Global SE Canada. He has been in the insurance industry for 25+ years. He has been with HDI for over 10 years and before HDI was at Hanover Re. Navarrete is fluent in both English and German, with limited proficiency in Spanish. He is an avid runner and is looking to complete a marathon in Toronto.
Managing Director and Chief Agent
Klaus Navarrete
Michelle Mahabir occupies a newly created position in Canada. She has 30+ years of industry experience and serves as a face to the market for brokers and clients, while also overseeing and developing broker management. She works closely with the management and underwriting teams. Previous to this role, Mahabir worked for other large global insurance companies in distribution and client management roles.
Head of Sales, Distribution, and Marketing
Michelle Mahabir
Christine Collins has over 20 years of experience in underwriting and management roles working with complex Liability placements. She spent many years in the specialized environmental liability, global energy, and commercial casualty areas at AIG in Toronto prior to moving to HDI Global.
Collins has headed the liability division within HDI Global Canada since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of liability business strategy, portfolio development, contract wordings, staff training and development, claims collaboration, client, broker, and market relationships.
She is an active participant in mentorship within the industry and a frequent speaker on topics related to risk management and insurance. She holds a Master of Science in Planning MSc (Pl) degree from the University of Toronto, an Honours BA from Queen’s University at Kingston, and the CIP, CRM, and ERM designations.
Head of Casualty
Christine Collins
“Our people and our large global footprint are what sets us apart. I am a strong believer in the entrepreneurial spirit, which continues to push the team to strive to be the best they can be”
Klaus NavarretE
HDI Global
“Clients and fellow companies can expect to work with and count on us to provide Global solutions with a local perspective”
Klaus Navarrete
HDI Global
Leadership
“Clients and fellow companies can expect to work with and count on us to provide Global solutions with a local perspective”
TROY FILIPCEVIC
Emergence Insurance
“Our people and our large global footprint are what sets us apart. I am a strong believer in the entrepreneurial spirit, which continues to push the team to strive to be the best they can be”
Klaus Navarrete
HDI Global
Leadership
Bassem Mesallam
Head of Construction and Engineering
Head of construction and engineering underwriting at HDI Global SE Canada branch. A mechanical engineer by trade, he holds an MBA degree and a CIP designation. Has been in the insurance industry for 20+ years in Canada and overseas. She is experienced in handling large and complex construction projects including infrastructure, power, and oil and gas.
Head of Construction and Engineering
Bassem Mesallam
Chitra Bahl
Head of Middle Market
Chitra Bahl is the head of Middle Market at HDI Global SE Canada. She has been in the insurance industry for 20+ years. Previous to HDI Global SE, she was the underwriting manager, programs at AIG. She holds a CIP designation and graduated with an honours BA.
Head of Middle Market
Chitra Bahl
Northbridge Insurance is a leading Canadian commercial insurer. Working closely with its broker partners and leveraging its in-depth industry expertise, Northbridge helps construction businesses operate more safely so they can worry less about risks and focus on opportunities.
“Clients and fellow companies can expect to work with and count on us to provide Global solutions with a local perspective”
Klaus Navarrete
HDI Global
Jennifer Anthony
Head of International Programs
Keith Schlosser
Global Chief Information Officer
Dan Draper
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Jennifer Anthony is the head of international programs at HDI Global SE Canada. She has been in the insurance industry for 25+ years, with seven of those at HDI Global SE. Previous to HDI Global, she held positions at international insurance companies as well as a large global brokerage.
Head of International Programs
Jennifer Anthony
Keith Schlosser is global chief information officer at AXIS Capital, where he leads the company’s global information technology and data strategy. He is also responsible for driving change throughout the organisation by delivering high-quality, future-oriented IT services in line with AXIS Capital’s business strategy. Schlosser has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, spanning roles in information technology, business solutions, marketing and sales. Prior to AXIS, he served as chief information officer for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance division, where he spearheaded a number of growth, innovation, digital and change initiatives. Before that, he served as CIO at The Travelers Companies international division. Schlosser was also a vice president for marketing technology and web communications at AIG.
Global Chief Information Officer
Keith Schlosser
Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Dan Draper
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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What sets Northbridge apart?
Commercial expertise: Northbridge not only understands the industries it serves; it has built its business around them. The sector focus gives Northbridge’s brokers a competitive edge – with underwriters specialized in construction and contracting exposures, in-house commercial claims experts, and a national network of risk services consultants who provide tailored loss-prevention recommendations.
Responsive service: From new business submissions to renewals, mid-term service requests and claims, Northbridge prides itself on its responsive broker service. The company sets high standards for its teams and provides clear points of contact to ensure requests are not only handled quickly but also with the best possible service.
Customized solutions: Northbridge’s deep understanding of the construction and contracting industry allows it to work closely with its brokers to offer customers tailored solutions built to their unique needs. This customized approach includes flexible coverage and limit options, plus a range of value-added services for greater peace of mind.
Learn more at northbridgeinsurance.ca.