WHAT WE DO
Insurance Programs for Canada’s Oilpatch
Specialty Wholesale Services, also known as SWS supports retail insurance brokers with access to specialized insurance products and placement support for clients operating in the Canadian energy sector. From oilfield contractors and drilling operations to exploration and production, construction, equipment, property, liability, and downhole tools, our focus is helping brokers find practical solutions for energy-related risks.
Focused on the Risks That Drive the Energy Sector
Specialty Wholesale Services works with brokers whose clients operate in complex, equipment-driven, and field-based environments. These risks often require specialized underwriting knowledge, flexible market access, and a clear understanding of oilpatch operations.
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.
COVERAGE AREAS
Commercial General Liability
Sudden and accidental pollution liability
Property and production equipment
Business interruption and contingent business interruption
Control of well and associated expense
Contractor’s equipment
Replacement cost and agreed value options
Cargo, hook liability, and oilfield towing exposures
Drilling rigs and loss of hire
Downhole tools while below the surface or in a wellbore
Placement support through domestic and London Market relationships