Beazley Appoints Zachary Cruickshank to Country Manager for Canada

Newly created position demonstrates Beazley’s commitment to the Canadian market

Beazley, the leading specialty insurer, today announced the appointment of Zachary Cruickshank as Country Manager for Canada. Based in Toronto, he assumes the role with immediate effect while retaining his current position as Regional Leader, Canadian Commercial Property. 

Lou Ann Layton, Group Head of Distribution and Marketing at Beazley, said: “As an advocate of the client experience, Zac brings a distinctive perspective and a broad skillset to Beazley’s North American Management Committee and I’m confident that his leadership will help drive our continued growth across Canada. In his new role, Zac will serve as a key point of contact, deepening relationships with partners, regulators, and clients, while empowering our colleagues with the tools they need to foster their own strategic relationships.”
 
Cruickshank said: "Canada is an exciting and dynamic market and we have developed valuable relationships with our brokers and partners. I’m excited to take on this new role and help drive further growth across the region.” 

Cruickshank joined Beazley’s Property Risks team in 2022, having previously worked at Liberty Mutual where he served as Commercial Property Underwriter.