Headquarters:
33 Yonge Street #400, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
Year founded:
1978
Number of employees:
35
Phone:
416 366 2223
Email:
inquiries@suttonspecialrisk.com
Website:
suttonspecialrisk.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/sutton-special-risk
Greg Sutton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Carol Graham
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Cassian Rodrigues
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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Greg Sutton is president and CEO of Sutton Special Risk, leading the company since 2011. With senior industry roles since 1995, including experience in the Lloyd’s market and a major international reinsurer, he has driven Sutton’s rapid growth by expanding product lines and building strategic partnerships. Sutton’s leadership focuses on developing unique capabilities to better serve clients. He holds a BA from the University of Toronto and has participated in Quantum Shift at the Richard Ivey School of Business, a program designed to enhance leadership and growth for Canada’s top entrepreneurs.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Sutton
Carol Graham is executive vice president and COO of Sutton Special Risk, serving on the board of directors. Appointed COO in 2011, she previously held senior operations and marketing roles at Sutton. Graham oversees underwriting, sales, claims, service, and administration. Before Sutton, she was vice president of affinity markets at ACE INA and held executive underwriting roles in reinsurance. Graham holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and maintains life and accident and sickness licenses in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Carol Graham
Cassian Rodrigues is senior vice president, finance and CFO for Sutton Special Risk, joining the company in April 2019. He oversees financial planning, analysis, treasury, tax, and compliance and contributes to strategic direction. Previously, Rodrigues was CFO and COO at South Western Insurance Group and CFO of Catlin Insurance’s Canadian operations. He holds CPA designations in both Canada and the US, as well as a CIMA qualification from the UK.
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Cassian Rodrigues
Chris Carr
Senior Vice President, Special Risk
Chris Carr is senior vice president, special risk at Sutton Special Risk. Joining in 2010 after graduating from Queen’s University in chemical engineering, he advanced from underwriting assistant to senior vice president in 2018. Carr leads the special risk underwriting team, overseeing underwriting, pricing, business development, and account management for all product lines, including accident and dismemberment, disability, major medical, life, critical illness, and kidnap and ransom insurance.
Senior Vice President, Special Risk
Chris Carr
Nicky Skinner
Business Development Manager
Nicky Skinner, based in Christchurch, was honoured as NZ Adviser’s BDM of the Year. With over 20 years of banking experience – including roles as bank manager, private banker and senior lender – she brings deep expertise to her work. Skinner supports mortgage advisers with product knowledge and deal presentation skills, focusing on building strong, trusted relationships. Her collaborative approach and dedication make her a valued resource, consistently praised for her guidance and support in helping advisers achieve outstanding client outcomes.
Business Development Manager
Nicky Skinner
Sarah Radonich
Third Party Support Manager
Steph Leeson
Business Development Manager
Margaret Leau-Sulusi
Business Development Manager
Pam Chhabra
Manager – Residential Strata
Sarah Radonich is a third party support manager (relief BDM) at Westpac, building strong relationships with mortgage advisers across New Zealand. With 15 years of banking experience, she supports a wide range of regions and communities, working alongside a team of experienced BDMs. Radonich is known for her responsiveness, collaboration and focus on delivering efficient, results-driven experiences for advisers and their clients, always striving for the best possible outcomes.
Third Party Support Manager
Sarah Radonich
Steph Leeson immigrated from the UK 14 years ago and began her Westpac career as a specialist lender. Now a business development manager, she supports mortgage advisers across Auckland and Northland, offering expert guidance and support. Leeson is highly regarded for her lending knowledge, responsiveness and collaborative approach. Her dedication was recognised nationally as a finalist for the 2025 NZ Adviser BDM of the Year award, reflecting her impact within the third party channel.
Business Development Manager
Steph Leeson
Margaret Leau-Sulusi brings over 20 years of banking experience to her role as business development manager, having started with Westpac in 2005. Her background includes lending support, senior lending roles and branch management. Leau-Sulusi partners closely with mortgage advisers, providing product expertise and strategic guidance to drive strong client outcomes. Known for her collaborative style and responsiveness, she is passionate about building trusted relationships and delivering customer-focused results.
Business Development Manager
Margaret Leau-Sulusi
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Commercial Manager
Stephen McMillan
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Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
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Claire Watson
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
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Stephen McMillan
“We also maintain open lines of communication with advisers so they know what to expect and can plan accordingly”
Hayley Burgess, ANZ Bank New Zealand
“We’ve invested heavily in resourcing and process improvements to reduce friction and speed up approvals”
Hayley Burgess, ANZ Bank New Zealand
Since 1978, Sutton Special Risk has been a premier provider of accident and health, life, and contingency products and services. The firm operates as a managing general underwriter with a sharp focus on delivering customized insurance solutions for a diverse client base of executives, expatriates, key persons, professional athletes, entertainment professionals, employer groups, volunteers, and associations.
Sutton adopts a consultative approach and leverages its underwriting expertise to provide flexible and affordable insurance solutions to its North American clients. Whether domestic or international, group or individual, the firm’s mission is to respond quickly and effectively to any request.
Sutton underwrites on behalf of A-rated carrier partners who share its appetite for risk to provide its clientele with exceptional security and global reach. The firm cultivates a positive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes employees’ sense of value, support, and respect. It actively promotes collaboration and camaraderie through frequent team-building activities and social events. Sutton places a strong emphasis on fair compensation, comprehensive employee benefits, and a healthy work-life balance to create a sustainable and fulfilling workplace.
IQumulate invests in education and people, which are vital to attracting new business and talent to the company.
“We have long tenures for several of our key staff, including some in leadership positions, and this sound working knowledge of our business, practices and industry provides great insights and a wealth of experience to offer our clients,” says Bastow. “Our new head of sales, Graeme Gordon, formerly manager for New Zealand, joins us in Australia to drive our sales strategy and lead our team to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. We look forward to great things ahead with Graeme as he continues to be active and present in the New Zealand market as well as building sound working relationships and new connections in Australia.”
Clients can also expect a lot from working with IQumulate.
“Through active engagement with our trusted broker network, IQumulate provides relevant information, education and training content,” says Graeme Gordon, head of sales. “Our clients can expect IQumulate to support their business in several ways, providing an understanding of what premium funding solutions are available and how IQumulate can spread the cost of insurance and help borrowers get the right level of insurance cover to free up their cash flow for other expenses or business growth opportunities. Premium funding is often considered a tool for those who simply cannot afford to pay their premiums in full. While this is certainly a significant driver for many, it is also successfully used by profitable companies who use premium funding to manage their cash flows more wisely or better manage their liquidity.”
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