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April 21, 2020

New Shareholder Announcement – Hugh Patterson

Iridium Risk Services Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Hugh Patterson to the position of Partner and…

April 20, 2020

Trends Impacting Directors’ & Officers’ Liability – COVID-19

As you review the trends below, consider your Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Program and its effectiveness and response. …

March 17, 2020

COVID-19 – A message from Iridium’s President & CEO

Iridium is here for our employees, our clients, and our community. We have built a Covid-19 action plan to help prevent…

September 26, 2019

Announcement – Mike Dow

We are very pleased to announce that Mike Dow has joined the Iridium Risk Services team in the role…

September 16, 2019

Iridium Risk Services names Berto Di Manno President and CEO

Iridium Risk Services is pleased to announce Berto Di Manno as President and CEO effective immediately, as Roger Swierstra moves…

September 11, 2019

Announcement – Hristo Minkovski

We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Hristo Minkovski to the role of Risk Consultant at Iridium. Hristo…

August 2, 2019

New Broker Partner – Paisley-Manor Insurance Brokers Inc.

Navacord Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Paisley-Manor Insurance Brokers Inc. to their growing organization. Paisley-Manor is the…

July 30, 2019

Martin Delaney, CEO of Navasure Structured Solutions

July 29, 2019 – Toronto – Navacord Corp. is pleased to announce industry veteran, Martin Delaney, as the CEO…

July 11, 2019

Announcement – Navasure Structured Surety Solutions

We are very excited to announce the launch of Navasure Structured Surety Solutions, Canada’s only provider of…

May 27, 2019

Trends Impacting Directors and Officers Liability in 2019

Iridium Navacord is pleased to release its first annual Trends Impacting Directors’ & Officers’ Liability report for 2019. Public…

Fraser Surrey Docks is undertaking significant changes to our operations and we were looking for an expert who would work with us to address our evolving risk needs. Iridium’s understanding of our objectives, understanding of our industry and their risk-based consultative process was exactly what we needed. Iridium is incredibly responsive and they have become an invaluable member of our risk management team. The benefits to Fraser Surrey Docks in engaging a dynamic firm like Iridium continue to emerge and we would recommend them as a risk management partner to any of our West Coast peers.

—Leonard Cox
Chief Financial Officer,
Fraser Surrey Docks

We have an expectation at Enerplus for accuracy and timely service. We also require our Broker have legal & policy expertise and the technical resources to enable us to fully manage our portfolio of risk exposures. Iridium has not only delivered and exceeded our expectations in each category, they have also shown a commitment to my team and to our organization that goes far beyond the standard scope of services.

—Marley Drainville
Manager Risk Management,
Enerplus

We had previously dealt with larger brokers exclusively, but in the past few years we were unhappy with the level of service we were receiving. Iridium routinely takes the time to meet with us to carefully review and address our evolving exposures. Iridium’s employees are very experienced and are well versed at explaining coverage nuances at an operational, executive and board level, which gives us confidence that we have appropriate insurance protection. Their knowledge of the marketplace is impressive, ensuring that we receive the most competitive terms available. With Iridium we believe that we receive excellent value and great service.

—Max Lof, MBA, CFA
Chief Financial Officer,
Surge Energy Inc.

The team at Iridium is professional, approachable and knowledgeable. Prior to the sale of our business, insurance was managed by an internal risk management corporate group. Iridium was engaged to establish insurance coverage within a short period of time for the standalone business. Iridium was intimately involved in proposing solutions to mitigate risk and brought significant cost savings to our business. Iridium is a true risk partner for our business; providing education and training, expert contract review and risk assessments, along with a strong understanding of our company’s exposures and insurance coverage.

—Wes Morningstar
Chief Executive Officer and Director,
Canlin Energy Corporation.

Through the last two companies I’ve been involved with, I have partnered with Iridium for the last 10+ years. They continue to impress me with their energy industry expertise and unique focus on managing the broad spectrum of enterprise risks that energy companies face. They currently provide Aureus with year-round prompt support and valuable risk advice integral to our fast-paced and geographically spread-out operations. Iridium has been a great advocate for Aureus in the insurance marketplace and has helped us navigate the challenges of our company’s growth, cost-effectively. They also routinely take time to meet and educate members of our team on insurance coverages and industry leading risk management practices. Aureus considers Iridium a valued risk management advisor and have integrated them into our team. We highly recommend them to any company.

—Ron Hozjan, VP Finance & CFO, Aureus Energy Services

Iridium’s unique approach and in depth understanding for our business made for a thorough and seamless insurance placement. We can always rely on their guidance and exceptionally prompt responses. Iridium’s knowledge and strong service focus gives us confidence in knowing the job will get done right!

—Dave Hawkins, CA
Chief Executive Officer,
Groundforce geoDrilling Solutions Inc.

As we approached our first renewal with Iridium, I was extremely impressed by the team’s operational technical expertise in helping us construct an insurance program most suitable for our risks and their ability to clearly and concisely explain everything as we went through the process. The Iridium team were able to negotiate a fair price for Battle River, in a tough market, and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. Our first renewal went much smoother than I ever could have expected, and we really enjoyed working with them.

—Lance Dunn
Chief Financial Officer,
Battle River Energy Ltd.

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