CHRIS SIKORSKI
Senior vice president and partner
Renfrew Insurance
CALGARY
Chris Sikorski is no stranger to excellence; he was featured in IBC’s Elite Broker list in both 2013 and 2014. He was also the youngest employee at Renfrew Insurance to be promoted to senior vice president and the company’s youngest account executive to exceed $1 million in revenue. Sikorski was named Renfrew’s producer of the year for largest percentage growth in 2014.
Sikorski has found his greatest success with construction insurance, particularly builder’s risk and wrap-up liability.
“I specialize in the construction industry, and find that clients are lacking education on this type of insurance,” he says. “I work closely with my clients to help them understand the risk, applicable coverage and how the coverage works.”
Sikorski puts his success down to simple perseverance and the willingness to put in the work necessary to excel.
“I think it really comes down to drive and determination,” he says. “I believe that if you have these attributes, the rest will follow. The insurance industry can provide a very rewarding career, but it can but a long road. It’s crucial to have a goal and stay motivated to ensure you achieve it. I have found that this mentality has helped me develop my expertise, grow my client base and attract the right personnel.”
But drive and determination won’t get you far unless you have the right people to support you, he adds. “I must give credit to my team. I work with six individuals that I feel are the best of the best. They are extremely good at what they do and make me look good on a daily basis. Without them, I truly believe that I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
