ABOUT SWS
Specialized Support for Canadian Energy Brokers
Specialty Wholesale Services, also known as SWS, is a Calgary-based insurance wholesale operation focused on specialized insurance solutions for Canadian energy-sector risks.
SWS supports retail insurance brokers whose clients operate in the Canadian oilpatch, providing access to targeted products, experienced placement support, and strategic relationships with domestic and international insurance markets.
Specialized Support for Canada’s Energy Industry
Through our broker network, SWS has helped provide solutions for hundreds of clients across the Canadian energy sector. Our work includes oil and gas contractors, exploration and production companies, energy construction contractors, drilling and well servicing operations, downhole tools, property, equipment, and other energy-related commercial risks.
With a focused understanding of the oilpatch, SWS is built to support risks that often require more than a standard commercial insurance approach.
Built for Broker Partners
SWS works through retail broker partners, providing the product knowledge, market access, and service support needed to help move specialized energy opportunities forward.
Whether a broker is working to retain an existing account, pursue new business, or find a solution for a difficult-to-place risk, SWS helps review the opportunity, navigate market requirements, and pursue practical coverage options.
Our role is to support the broker relationship, not compete with it.
DEEP ENERGY INSURANCE EXPERIENCE
The SWS team brings extensive experience in energy broking, account management, and specialty insurance placement. This background helps us better understand the exposures, operational details, and coverage needs common to energy-related businesses.
From service contractors and drilling operations to exploration and production risks, energy construction projects, oilfield equipment, and specialized programs, SWS is focused on the needs of brokers serving Canada’s energy industry.
Market Access and Practical Placement Support
Through relationships with leading domestic and international insurance markets, SWS provides access to a range of insurance products and programs for energy-related clients.
Our product offering includes solutions for commercial general liability, pollution liability, property and equipment, contractors equipment, operator’s extra expense, course of construction, wrap-up liability, downhole tools, drilling rigs, and other oilfield-related exposures.
SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS LONG-TERM SUCCESS
Our success is measured not only by the products we deliver, but by the level of service required to maintain strong, long-term broker relationships.
At SWS, the goal is simple: provide comprehensive insurance solutions quickly, efficiently, and at a competitive cost to our broker partners. We take a hands-on approach to reviewing submissions, discussing risk details, and helping brokers pursue the best available terms for their clients.