Ironshore Canada strengthens team

Ironshore Canada, Ironshore’s Canadian MGA business based in Toronto, has appointed Dane Hambrook as managing director, while Stephen Stewart has been named managing director of the Canadian Branch of Ironshore Insurance, also based in Toronto. Hambrook and Stewart will report to David Frediani, president of Ironshore International.

“Canada is a top three international market for Ironshore, reflecting the success of our strategy and strong support from regional brokers and clients,” said Mark Wheeler, chief executive officer of Ironshore International. “Dane and Stephen have played meaningful roles in building our Canadian presence and these appointments reflect their significant contribution and dedication to continued growth going forward.”

Ironshore Canada was established in 2010 to offer specialty insurance coverages to protect client risk exposures in Canadian markets, providing capacity through Ironshore Pembroke Managing Agency, Lloyd's Syndicate 4000. Ironshore Insurance recently established a Canadian branch to complement distribution capabilities and reinforce its regional market commitment.