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Ryan Tokar joins the Iridium team as Risk Advisor

Ryan Tokar - New Employee Announcement

After graduating from MacEwan University’s Insurance and Risk Management program in 2012, Ryan started his career at a Edmonton-based regional brokerage where he progressed to the role of Account Manager.

In 2014, Ryan joined a startup firm focused on the environmental services sector as an Account Executive where he gained extensive experience dealing with wholesale broking teams and was instrumental in securing various insurer contracts.

Ryan moved to Calgary in 2017 and joined a multinational energy broker where he worked an as Account Manager servicing oil & gas clients, focusing on medium to large E&P and international service contractors, prior to joining Iridium in 2020.

Over the many years that we have worked with Iridium they have continuously impressed us with their energy industry expertise, broad insurance market penetration and unfailing enthusiasm. We are particularly pleased with Iridium’s inventive attitude and strong relationships within the insurance industry which have resulted in the quick and above expected closure of several complex claims. Iridium has proven to be an important value adding partner to our organization and we look forward to a continued relationship in the future.

—Michael Makinson, CA
VP Finance & CFO,
Strathcona Resources Ltd.

Iridium took the time to meet with our rail logistics and tidewater terminal operating teams to learn about Sultran’s overall business activities and related risks. The Iridium team’s analysis of our risks was very comprehensive and resulted in the design and placement of an insurance program that vastly improved coverage of our identified risks. Their prompt service, knowledge of managing risks and attention to detail has been impressive and extremely helpful. Not only has Iridium talked the talk, they’ve walked the walk.

—Warren Barker
Director of Finance and Administration & Corporate Secretary,
Sultran Ltd.

We engaged Iridium as Crescent Point’s risk management and insurance partner because they encouraged us to take a big-picture view on risk. Their collaborative and analytical approach enabled us to gain a better handle of our exposures and allowed us to put rigour around our many risk-improvement initiatives. Iridium impresses our team with their ability to develop intelligent risk solutions and they have more than delivered on their promise to be our strongest claims advocate. Without question, I would recommend Iridium as a risk management partner to anyone.

—Steve Downing
Manager. Risk and Treasury,
Crescent Point Energy Corp.

The Iridium approach to insurance and risk management is very inclusive, encouraging representation from across the business to fully understand the business risks and requirements. The Iridium team brings extensive oil and gas experience, together with useful benchmarking, market research and relationships with insurers that results in intelligent and cost effective risk solutions. Iridium are an important part of our business and we share similar corporate values as Calgary based, owner managed teams with significant pride of ownership and determination to succeed.

—David French
CFO and VP Finance,
Burgess Creek Exploration Inc.

The Iridium team is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and professional, and consistently provides timely and relevant advice regarding insurance and risk management issues that are of importance to Propak. Iridium generated underwriter interest in our account through a strategic marketing exercise that resulted in policy coverage improvements alongside a reduction in premium. Iridium analyzed our insurance program and policies, identifying gaps in coverage and wording improvements and proposing and placing new policies, ultimately optimizing our insurance program. Propak is pleased to be working with such a talented and committed team at Iridium. I wish we had made the change years ago!

—Barry C. Taylor, CA
VP Finance and Administration,
Propak Systems Ltd.

We selected Iridium as our insurance partner as they provided a unique business and risk management focus that was aligned with our vision. Their team performed a comprehensive assessment of our insurance requirements utilizing a risk-assessment approach. Not only were we impressed with their initial assessment, but their ongoing service level, engagement and commitment has demonstrated to us that they are a valuable business partner. I would strongly recommend Iridium as a risk management partner.

—Stuart W. Jaggard
Chief Financial Officer,
Painted Pony Energy Ltd.

Manufacturing and installing infrastructure in the crypto industry has led to some interesting challenges. With Iridium Risk Services by our side, The Crypto Can Man has mitigated risks for our core business, and further, Iridium has helped the company navigate the growth of new ventures. The expertise and International industry awareness of the Iridium team has enabled The Crypto Can Man to expand internationally while identifying and controlling risk with an informed methodology. Iridium’s expertise and wide market view of the crypto industry is second to none.

Working in lockstep with Iridium provides the comfort and assurance necessary to enable sustainable growth in the crypto industry.

—David Billay, Chief Executive Officer, The Crypto Can Man Ltd.

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