Andrew Russell, Managing Partner, Specialty Commercial and National Mining Practice Leader, joined BFL CANADA in August 2022. Andrew has 18 years experience partnering with clients to analyze their business and build solutions matching risk with insurance capital.

Specialty Expertise

• Design, scaling, and optimization of insurance programs to deliver results that positively impact the bottom line.
• Major Mining Construction Projects > US $4Bn CAPEX
• Global Operational Programs with Values at Risk of US $500M to US $5Bn+
• Global market
• Insurance coverage and wording
• Lenders
• Contract review
• Claims Settlement: Large Complex: US$2M—$75M
• Foreign Admitted Placements
• Risk Engineering and Control
• Strategy and execution
• Building high-performing teams.

Education      

• MBA—SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY (2016–2018)
• Fellowship Chartered Insurance Professional “FCIP” (2011)—Specialization in Risk Management, SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
• Canadian Risk Manager “CRM” (2008), SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
• Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker “CAIB” (2004), SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

B.A, Major in Economics/Minor in Commerce, May 2003. Specialization in Finance, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (1999–2003)

Community

• Women in Mining British Columbia—Member
• Global Risk Management Institute, Inc. (GRMI)
• Insurance Brokers Association of BC & Insurance Institute of Canada
• Member of the Young Mining Professionals Network

Responsibilities

• Mining
• Forestry
• Marine
• Aviation

To read market updates provided by Andrew, click on the links below:

1. Property
2. Liability
3. Bullion & Cargo