Tokio Marine HCC has appointed Scott La Croix to the role of vice-president and head of Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group’s operations in Canada.
In his new role, La Croix will oversee Tokio Marine HCC’s business development, risk consultation, and client relationships across the country. He will be based in Winnipeg.
A release said that La Croix’s appointment comes “at a critical juncture in the company’s growth,” as Tokio Marine HCC is looking to expand its portfolio of sports, hospitality, entertainment and leisure products to meet rising demand in Canada.
La Croix joins Tokio Marine HCC from J.M. Johnson Insurance Agencies, where he served as partner for eight years. Prior to that, he was the executive director of underwriting at IC Group, where he was focused on contingency insurance products such as prize/promotion, weather, and event cancellation.
“I am both thrilled and honoured to be part of the Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group, a company committed to serving the Canadian specialty insurance market,” commented La Croix on his appointment. “The addition of an office in Canada is a paramount reflection of this commitment. Growing our presence and relationships throughout the region and providing our brokers with a leading alternative to the limited pool of existing specialty insurance products in our space will be a driving force in the achievement of our larger business goals.”
“Scott possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and market perspective that dovetails perfectly with our team of specialist underwriters. His unique experience and expertise in the contingency insurance space, coupled with the relationships he has developed over the span of his 20-plus-year career, will undoubtedly jumpstart our success in the Canadian market,” said Tokio Marine HCC president Sean T. Curtin.
