Meet the SWS Team
Behind every successful placement is a team that understands the risk, the market, and the importance of responsive broker support.
The SWS team brings extensive experience in energy insurance, specialty broking, account management, underwriting and claims support. Working closely with retail brokers across Canada, we combine practical oilpatch knowledge with strong insurance-market relationships to help develop solutions for complex energy, construction, equipment and specialty risks.
Eric Ginther
Vice President, Manager
Main: 1.403.705.5555
Direct: 1.403.705.3589
Mobile: 1.403.998.0425
Eric joined SWS in July of 2014 as a Senior Wholesale Broker and took over responsibility for SWS in February 2019. Prior to joining 2014 Eric spent 7 years at a large insurance brokerage working as a Broker on a variety of business sectors, including Sport, Ski Hills, Programs/MGA business and Oil & Gas. Before becoming a broker Eric spent several years in an Underwriting role at a large Canadian Insurer. Eric has experience with setting up programs in Lloyds and is currently a Lloyds Coverholder.
Shane Mackay
Senior Wholesale Broker
Main: 1.403.705.5555
Direct: 1.403.705.5571
Mobile: 1.403.830.1088
Shane joined SWS in April of 2019. Shane brings over 30 years of sales and management experience in leading and growing sales organizations in Canada. Shane has experience as a Production Underwriter in the Exploration and Production Oil and Gas space in Canada as a Lloyd`s Coverholder. Prior to underwriting Shane spent many years with a large international insurance brokerage where he oversaw the sales process and customer management system. Shane holds his professional designation of Canadian Risk Management (CRM) as well as a Level 3 Insurance license in Alberta. Shane is a graduate of Red River College.
Jenny brings over two decades of extensive experience in the insurance industry, with a significant portion of her career dedicated to specializing in energy, particularly in the exploration and production sector. Her expertise spans both service and broking roles. In January 2022, Jenny joined SWS as a Broker, further strengthening the team with her industry knowledge and proven track record in exceptional customer service.
Gina Stokes
Broker
Main: 1.403.705.5555
Direct: 1.403.705.5573
Mobile: 1.403.703.3911
Gina has over 35 years experience in the insurance broking industry, assisting in servicing and administering client accounts of all sizes, from small commercial to multi-million dollar, in many industries including industrial, utilities and energy. Gina has been working with SWS since 2010.
Jordann Hayward
Administrative Assistant
Main: 1.403.705.5555
Direct: 1.403.298.4323
Jordann started at SWS in 2023 with a strong background in management and supporting full administrative functions during new-company start-ups including policies & procedure development, and accounting functions. Jordann assists SWS with accounting, contracts, invoicing, and anything else the team needs.
Lynn Steele
Client Solutions Associate
Main: 1.403.705.5555
Direct: 1.587.441.2368 |
Lynn brings 40 years of commercial insurance experience, including senior underwriting roles on the insurer side. Since joining Gallagher’s Energy SWS team in October 2021. Lynn supports commercial energy accounts by providing client service, coordinating policy administration, and helping ensure clients insurance needs are met efficiently and effectively.