Falvey Cargo Underwriting Enters Cannabis Insurance Market in Canada With Greatest Capacity

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Nov 01, 2018, 09:30 ET

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Recreational Cannabis is officially legal in Canada and Falvey Cargo Underwriting is proud to announce its newest product offering of a customized, fully tailored solution of Stock and Transportation Insurance for the Canadian Cannabis industry.

Isabelle Therrien, Vice President of Falvey Cargo Underwriting, is the designated Underwriter for this new offering. Therrien commented, "At Falvey Cargo Underwriting, we pride ourselves in offering a quality insurance product. Because of our expertise in the Life Science and Pharmaceutical field, the Cannabis industry is a natural fit for us. We feel we can bring our supply chain expertise to the table and work closely with the clients to ensure safe movement of the product."

Mike Falvey, President and CEO of Falvey Insurance Group adds, "We're excited to apply our specialization of Life Science, Pharmaceutical, and Government-Regulated Drugs to enter this new market." Falvey Cargo Underwriting is a division of Falvey Insurance Group, founded by Falvey.

With greater capacity than any other local market, recognition as the industry's go-to solution for Life Science products, and a proven track record of Underwriting and Claims, Falvey Cargo is prepared and excited to take the lead on underwriting transportation and stock insurance for the Cannabis industry in Canada.

About Falvey Cargo Underwriting

Falvey Cargo underwrites marine cargo coverage in three cargo industry segments: General Cargo, Life Sciences, and Technology. Founded in 1995, Falvey Cargo Underwriting has evolved into the largest cargo covernote holder at Lloyd's of London, offering the highest capacity in the marine cargo market. Falvey Cargo has over 150 years of combined marine cargo underwriting experience, global reach with local expertise servicing clients around the world from offices in Rhode Island, California, Washington, Toronto, and London, and dedicated loss prevention, claims processing, and recovery services in-house.

www.falveycargounderwriting.com

About Falvey Insurance Group

Falvey Insurance Group began as a single division, Falvey Cargo Underwriting, opening its first office in 1995 in Wakefield, RI. After 20+ years, the company has evolved into Falvey Insurance Group, comprised of three divisions: Falvey Cargo Underwriting, Falvey Shippers Insurance and Safe Harbor Pollution Insurance becoming, "The Specialized Insurance Experts" in maritime coverage. Falvey underwrites on behalf of Lloyd's of London, C.V. Starr, Berkshire Hathaway and Argonaut Insurance Company. The flexibility, proactive customer service, claims processing excellence, and comprehensive knowledge that Falvey companies are known for is unparalleled in the insurance industry.

www.falveyinsurancegroup.com

Underwriting Contact:
Isabelle Therrien
[email protected]
(647) 946-9474

Media Contact:
Megan Bell
[email protected]
(401) 214-5600

SOURCE Falvey Insurance Group