MCLEAN & DICKEY AND MD MARINE INSURANCE ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH UFANS INSURANCE SERVICES

Dec 15, 2020

McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance are thrilled to announce that effective December 1, 2020 we have partnered with UFANS Insurance Services, a specialized marine insurance intermediary. This partnership will provide McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance the opportunity to expand our commercial marine insurance products to our clients.

UFANS Insurance Services will continue to provide services to their valued broker network across Canada.

McLean & Dickey has been providing quality service to our clients for nearly a century, with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

“This partnership is a great fit and allows McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance to fill a gap that exists in our marine product offering,” said Sylvain Tisi, McLean & Dickey. With this new partnership, McLean & Dickey will be able to provide competitively priced and comprehensive insurance products, with market facilities for the following marine classes:

• Marina Operators, Boat Dealers, Boat Builders and Repairers, Yacht Clubs,
and other Marine Recreational Facilities
• Commercial Hull & Machinery including Protection & Indemnity
• Excursions – Tours – Charters – Rental boats
• Charter and Private Yachts
• Specialized Marine related liabilities

Who is UFANS?

UFANS Insurance Services operates as a marine intermediary throughout Canada as well as placing worldwide cruising yacht business. The company was started in 1989 by Cedric Miller specically to meet the needs of insurance brokers in marine markets. David Munday joined in 1992 and together with several decades of combined experience, they have continued to grow a successful niche business. UFANS is a long time Trade Member of Boating Ontario.

Meet the McLean & Dickey Commercial Team

Our commitment to maintain excellent relationships and grow in our industry remains strong. The commercial team members at McLean & Dickey bring with them many years of combined experience and are looking forward to serving you effectively and efficiently. The team is Danielle Tisi, Sylvain Tisi, Linda Ashby and Kirsten Lind.

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