Marine risk and claims services firm expands into Canada

Regional Reporting Inc., a U.S.-based marine risk control and claims services firm, has announced the creation of a Canadian division, based out of Toronto.

Captain Philip Vardon, Master Mariner, will act as manager of marine services for Canada. Vardon has more than 14 years of marine survey experience across Canada of project cargo, break bulk cargo, hull and liability risks, as well as over 20 years sailing experience.

Andrew Rayner will also join the division as business development leader, heading up the Canadian sales efforts. Rayner is an experienced claims adjuster and marketer with more 15 years in the industry.

Based in New York, RRI provides loss prevention services to national and regional insurance companies, brokerages, agents and managing general agent, third-party administrators, self-insured groups and public sector organizations.