Leading experts in SPECIALTY insurance.
Ridge Canada is a Canadian Managing General Insurance Agency incorporated to provide specialty insurance products to Canada’s insurance agents and brokers. Ridge Canada was Co-Founded by the Honourable Tom Ridge, the 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania and former US Secretary of Homeland Security.
Ridge Canada helps insurance brokers and insurance buyers understand, evaluate, and secure specialty insurance coverage that is tailored to their business. Our approach is simple. We listen and learn about your business to understand the exposures that are relevant and important to you. We then discuss the operational and financial benefits of specialty insurance by relating them to your business and the risks you face.
Organizations of all types and sizes are forced to manage new risks that are constantly evolving and that are not going away anytime soon. We are experts in specialty risk management so that our clients do not have to face risks alone. We specialize in this niche insurance coverage to ensure you are protected in the unfortunate (but not uncommon) event of a claim or incident.
Click below to find out more about Ridge Canada and our products.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
INSURANCE
What is insurance?
Insurance is a financial product designed to restore your business to the same state it was in prior to a covered incident. It is a key risk transfer tool within your risk management practices and may allow you to stabilize your business’ bottom line during a catastrophe. At it’s core, insurance provides peace-of-mind that you will not be shouldered with paying costs that may bankrupt your business.
MANAGING GENERAL AGENTs (MGA)
WHAT IS A MANAGING GENERAL AGENCY (MGA)?
A Managing General Agency is an individual or business entity acting on behalf of a capital provider to provide, negotiate, and countersign insurance contracts. This is most common when capital providers from Lloyd’s of London partner with Managing General Agencies in foreign jurisdictions to provide local expertise and relationships.
WHAT IS Lloyd’s of london?
Lloyd’s of London is not an insurance company. Lloyd’s is a London UK based marketplace where insurance buyers and sellers come together. The insurance sellers (or syndicates) are specialized in different types of risks and each seller decides which type of risk to insure. The main purpose of Lloyd’s is to act as an intermediary between clients, underwriters, brokers and insurance companies. Lloyd's currently enjoys an A+ rating from Standard & Poor's, AA- from Fitch and A from A.M. Best. These ratings are independent opinions of Lloyd’s financial strength and ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations.
WHy USE A Managing general agency (MGA)?
Insurance brokers will typically use a Managing General Agency to obtain access to specific products or expertise. Think of an insurance broker as the general contractor for an insurance policy - would you expect the contractor to be an expert in framing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc? Similarly, the insurance broker is the general contractor of the insurance purchasing process and may engage subject matter experts to ensure adequate coverage.
Does using a Managing General Agency (MGA) cost me More?
In most insurance transactions, the commission you pay (to insurance brokers and agents) is included in the total amount of your premium. Managing General Agencies are specialists within their area of expertise and have unique relationships with insurers who also focus on those areas. This expertise and relationships may actually lead you to pay less premium than when insuring with a standard insurance market.
Any other questions?
If you have questions on Ridge Canada, specialty insurance, or potential partnerships, please Contact Us.
Contact
If you have questions on Ridge Canada, specialty insurance, or potential partnerships, please contact us via email or the form below.
Contact Form
Ridge Canada offers Specialty Insurance through Canadian commercial insurance brokerages. Please complete the form below and speak to your insurance broker about Ridge Canada. Alternatively, reach out directly to someone on Our Team. If you would like to receive ongoing information on emerging exposures and specialty insurance, please sign up for our Newsletter.