Coast Underwriters marked 70 years in the marine insurance industry on April 18th with a reception in Vancouver, British Columbia. In attendance were many of its brokers, insurance markets and representatives from its parent company RSA Canada. Dean Geros, Vice President of Coast welcomed guests to the event and introduced Coast’s President Kevan Gielty who regaled attendees with highlights from the company’s history from its establishment to serve the needs of British Columbia’s forest industry to becoming the preeminent marine underwriter in Canada. Kevan was followed by Martin Thompson, President of RSA Canada who spoke on the relationship with Coast as part of the RSA family over the past 20 years. Also in attendance was Gordon Wilson, President of Pacific Towing a Coast client for 60 of its 70 years in business.
Coast President Kevan Gielty with Gordon Wilson President of Pacific Towing
Guests at Coast Underwriters 70th anniversary celebration