Specialty insurer Trisura expands in the US market

Canada-based specialty insurer Trisura Group is entering the US surety market with the hiring of George James from International Fidelity Insurance Company.

The company has launched a new US surety platform to be led by James as chief underwriting officer (CUO) and head its US surety operations.

The new operations will enable agents and brokers to access a North American platform including Trisura’s Canadian operations.

James has 25 years of surety experience, including 14 years in executive leadership positions at International Fidelity Insurance Company (IFIC), including the role of executive vice president and chief underwriting officer.

James was a past chair of the Commercial Surety Advisory Committee of the Surety & Fidelity Association of America.

Trisura looks to draw on James’ leadership capabilities to expand in the US market.

Chris Sekine, responsible for Trisura’s global surety platform and president and CEO of Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, said: “I’ve known George for 15 years. His passion for the surety industry has allowed him to consistently deliver above-market results over his career. George knows the importance of building and strengthening relationships and is committed to providing agents and brokers with an exceptional experience. I’m eager to see our U.S. surety operation launch and grow under George’s leadership.”