Headquarters:

PO Box 1488 - 700 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1A1

Year founded:

2003

Number of employees:

500+

Phone:

0800 555 095

Email:

drussell@spgcanada.ca

Website:

spgcanada.ca/commercial/construction/

LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/company/spgcanada/

“This evolution positions SPG Canada to scale, innovate, and deliver best-in-class products and services to brokers nationwide.”

Chris Pauli, Executive Vice President, ConstructioN, SPG Canada

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Chris Pauli

Executive Vice President, Construction

Hans Choi

Vice President, Construction

Rochelle Nayler

Head of Technology Solutions

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Chris Pauli is executive vice president, construction for Buildersure, Canada’s leading construction underwriting team, backed by a unique combination of i3 Underwriting and Cansure construction expertise. He began his insurance career at Key Insurance in 2003, a locally owned retail brokerage based in British Columbia that had a successful relationship with Lloyd’s. During his time there, Pauli honed his skills as an underwriter and learned the nuances of Lloyd’s along the way. In 2008, he started i3 Underwriting along with two other partners. Predominantly backed by Lloyd’s of London, i3 Underwriting is a full-service MGA. At the outset, Pauli was tasked with growing their successful construction division. In 2020, i3 was acquired by Cansure during the heart of the pandemic, leading Pauli to his current role, where he heads a team of 27 dedicated construction employees.

Executive Vice President, Construction

Chris Pauli

Hans Choi began his insurance career at Cansure in 2016 after graduating from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance and human resources. Beginning his career as an underwriting assistant, he has progressively held various positions throughout the years in underwriting and management, and now as assistant vice president, construction. Choi has gathered his underwriting experience by working on a variety of P&C risks, including construction, contractors, trades, and realty. He is a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) and holds the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.

Vice President, Construction

Hans Choi

Rochelle Nayler has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience across underwriting, broking and technology. In 2014, she was appointed head of technology solutions for NZbrokers. Prior to this, she was a software consultant at Ebix NZ, a role that had responsibility for delivering and supporting software solutions to insurance brokers. Preceding this role, Nayler was in the broking space, initially as a broker, then moved into the IT space where she was responsible for implementing and administering a new broker system in the New Zealand and Australian offices. Her career in the insurance industry started in underwriting. In 2017, Nayler attended the AUB Group Academy, a joint venture with the Australian Institute of Management, and gained her Diploma of Leadership & Management. She completed a Leadership Program through the Institute for Strategic Leadership in 2023. She is passionate about the use of technology as an enabler. Her current role is particularly focused on having technology behind the scenes, enabling brokers to do what they do best – give insurance and risk advice.

Head of Technology Solutions

Rochelle Nayler

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Stephen Everett

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Stephen Everett has 31 years of experience in the general insurance industry, working across both Australia and New Zealand. He began his career in a customer-facing claims role before moving into account management and business development, covering personal, commercial, and corporate insurances. Everett was a key member of the NZI leadership team for many years, leading underwriting, pricing, product management, and reinsurance. He also served as chief underwriting officer for IAG NZ and spent several years in strategic portfolio management roles at IAG Group. With over 15 years in senior leadership roles at NZI and IAG, Everett has expertise in underwriting, sales, broker account management, technical training, portfolio management, and reinsurance. Most recently, he served as executive manager – group portfolio management, with responsibilities across both New Zealand and Australia.

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Stephen Everett

Simon Moss

Member Services Manager

Simon Moss has worked as a senior underwriter, a senior broker and is back for a second turn with NZbrokers. As an underwriter, he worked for NZI (formerly South British), then moved to Commercial Union. In 1993, he took up the challenge to become a broker, initially with Marsh (formerly Sedgwick) and then for FMR Risk. More recently, Moss worked for BrokerWeb, managing their Auckland branch. His role with NZbrokers from 2012 to 2019 helped build relationships and an understanding of many broker businesses throughout New Zealand. He aims to use this experience to further develop the member services role for the benefit of NZbrokers’ members and their clients. He has been fortunate to work in Canterbury, Mid Canterbury, Wellington, Hawkes Bay and Auckland. Moss has a Diploma in Business Studies, endorsed in Insurance Management, from Massey University. These studies included insurance management, risk management, public relations and human resource papers.

Member Services Manager

Simon Moss

As Canada’s largest managing general agent (MGA), SPG Canada combines nearly nine decades of expertise with a relentless focus on innovation and client service. The company’s culture is built on the belief that long-term success comes from adapting alongside its customers’ evolving needs. Guided by seven core values – including entrepreneurship, creativity, inclusion, accountability, balance, and community stewardship – SPG Canada fosters a workplace where collaboration, open communication, and empowerment are at the forefront. “Our team operates with an entrepreneurial mindset that encourages accountability, creativity, and a sense of ownership,” says Cameron Copeland, president of SPGC, who oversees all SPGC MGA brands. “This approach enables us to deliver consistent, high-quality results for our broker partners and clients.” SPG Canada’s leadership blends diverse backgrounds and deep industry experience. The construction division is headed by Chris Pauli, EVP Construction, and one of the founding partners of i3 Underwriting, a legacy SPGC MGA brand. Their leadership philosophy empowers underwriters to make timely decisions, nurture strong broker relationships, and respond quickly to market trends. In recent years, the company has undertaken a major enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation to unify its legacy systems into a single platform. This investment streamlines operations, enhances data integration across claims and underwriting, strengthens broker and carrier relationships, and supports more robust performance analytics. Growth has also been fueled by the January 2025 amalgamation of Totten Insurance and Anderson McTague into the SPG Canada family of brands, expanding its national reach and product offering.

Rebecca Ince

Chief Operating Officer

Robert Corner

Chief Distribution Officer

Catherine Farnworth

Chief Actuary

Ciaran Astin

Chief Personal Lines Officer

Becky Ince joined DUAL in 2019 as COO for the UK and Europe. She is responsible for a number of teams, including IT, data, change, operations and management information, and also oversees DUAL’s outsourced functions.

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Rebecca Ince

Rob Corner joined DUAL in 2024 as chief distribution officer. He was previously regional director for AXA and, before that, managing director of Premierline insurance broker. He spent nine years at Allianz, having joined as management trainee with a master’s degree in international business from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Chief Distribution Officer

Robert Corner

Catherine Farnworth joined DUAL in 2024 to head up its actuaries in the UK and Europe. She was previously chief risk actuary at IQUW in London and MS Amlin in Zurich. She spent five years in Bermuda as lead actuary for PwC, and then as group actuary for MS Frontier.

Chief Actuary

Catherine Farnworth

Ciaran joined KGM as Managing Director in 2024 and has recently expanded his role to Chief Personal Lines Officer for DUAL UK. Ciaran has over a decade of leadership experience within the motor and home insurance sectors, having previously held senior roles at Hastings Group and Direct Line Group. He was most recently Managing Director of DriveScore, the app-driven motor insurance data business within ClearScore group.

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Ciaran Astin

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Ciaran Astin

Chief Personal Lines Officer

Ciaran Astin

On a larger scale, HSH handles class action and mass tort lawsuits representing groups of people injured by dangerous products, medications, medical devices, and negligent organizations. The HSH team is known for providing caring and attentive service to clients, and is proud of the firm’s excellent reputation within the legal and medical communities.

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Fast turnaround: FTA quotes more than 65% of new business submissions within 48 hours, helping clients secure coverage quickly. Competitive rates: Whether your client’s risk is large or small, FTA offers premiums starting at just $400, making insurance affordable and accessible. Long-term stability: With a three-year long-term capacity agreement in place with eight highly respected Lloyd’s Syndicates, FTA guarantees long-term security and reliability. Award-winning expertise: As a five-time 5-Star award winner, FTA is recognised as an industry leader in risk solutions. Expert underwriting: FTA’s team of experienced underwriters provides tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Exceptional service: FTA is known for its commitment to clear communication, quick responses and a relentless focus on exceeding client expectations.

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Stephen Kerr

Chief Executive Officer, Asia

Nicki Dunn

Chief Client Officer

Nigel Cook

Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Head of Major Complex Loss, Asia

John Law

Chief Executive Officer, China

Alexa Tang

Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong

Aldrin Wong

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Malaysia

Andri Dirgantara

President Director, Indonesia

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Adam Basaldella

Manager – Claims

Adam Basaldella

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SPG Canada is also embarking on a significant rebrand, uniting its legacy MGA brands under one identity beginning August 1, 2025, with a phased rollout through 2026. “This evolution positions SPG Canada to scale, innovate, and deliver best-in-class products and services to brokers nationwide,” says Pauli. More information about the rebrand is available at spgcanada.ca/rebrand-info. In the construction sector, SPG Canada consistently delivers across all key performance measures – from coverage breadth and claims processing speed to underwriting expertise, broker service, and bespoke policy creation. Its advanced online platform allows brokers to quote, bind, and issue construction policies – including general liability and wrap-up coverage – with TIV up to $10 million, and the company continuously refines these offerings to meet changing market demands. Listening to both the market and its in-house underwriting expertise, SPG Canada identifies opportunities for innovation while ensuring product relevance and reliability. Clients and future employees can expect a passionate, collaborative team dedicated to creating value, driving continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships.

As of Q2 2025, BuilderSure has rebranded to SPG Canada Construction, reflecting its ongoing commitment to innovation and service within the industry. Brokers and clients are encouraged to visit the company’s website to learn more about these developments and the comprehensive protection now offered under the SPG Canada Construction name.

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