WSI™, A Wawanesa company, brings the same expert specialty commercial underwriting you trusted from Everest Insurance Company of Canada — now backed by Wawanesa Insurance's strength and stability as a Canadian-owned mutual insurer. We combine deep specialty insurance expertise with a relationship-led approach to help organizations navigate complex risks with confidence.
We work closely with brokers and clients to understand their unique needs and deliver tailored solutions backed by disciplined underwriting and deep expertise. WSI is committed to being trusted long-term partners in risk, today and for the future.
Our offering
Marine Cargo, Project Cargo, STP & DSU:
- Capacity up to $69 million (CAD) (USD $50 million equivalent)
Marine Hull
- Capacity up to $55 million (CAD) (USD $40 million equivalent)
Marine Liabilities
- Capacity up to $48 million (CAD) (USD $35 million equivalent)
Coverage features
- Appetite to write both Primary & Excess business
- Ability to write on broker manuscript forms
- Flexibility to write standalone or package lines
- Minimum premium requirements: $10,000 (CAD)
Risk appetite
Marine Cargo:
- General merchandise
- Beans, grains, and pulses
- Project cargo, DSU
- Manufactured goods
- Stock throughput
- Excess stock
- Contractors’ machinery and equipment
- Textiles, apparel and accessories
- Auto parts and machinery
- Food and beverage including frozen food
- Hi-Tech
Marine Hull and P&I:
- Vessel fleets
- Workboats, tugs, barges
- Hull builders risks
Marine Liabilities:
- Charters’ Liability
- Freight Forwarder’s Legal Liability
- Ship Repairer’s Liability
- Salvor’s Liability
- Ports & Terminals
- Cargo handling facilities
- Marina Operators Legal Liability
Information required
- Application/submission
- Operation details
- Limits of Liabilities
- Survey reports for vessels
- Loss runs 5 years
Claims & Support
Our professionals are dedicated to reducing your cost of risk while handling claims quickly and efficiently.
Claims & Support