Does Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR) deal directly with the public?
We do not deal directly with the public. Our clients are Canada’s independent licensed registered brokers. We support them and we support their distribution system.
Do you need a broker contract to deal with Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR)?
Brokers desiring to do business with ESR need not sign contracts, nor are there minimum levels of business to maintain.
What is your relationship with Markel International and Markel Corporation?
In October 2009 we were purchased by London-based Markel International, a subsidiary of US-based Markel Corporation. These businesses have no relationship whatsoever with Markel Insurance Co. of Canada.
What is Markel’s A.M. Best Rating?
As a risk bearing insurance division of Markel International, ESR underwriters on behalf of Markel Syndicate 3000, a 100% Lloyd’s-owned corporate syndicate that enjoys an A (Excellent) rating by A.M. Best. Thus, ESR can offer its products while enjoying the financial backing of one of the strongest, most respected insurance entities in the world.
Does Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR) write US domiciled risks?
Where our products are intended for Canadian domiciled risks, we do have the underwriting flexibility to accommodate some US domiciled risks and foreign exposures.