Mining

Mining

Willis is a leader in mining industry insurance. Our expertise is founded on our knowledge of the sector and global experience of the markets.

In Canada, we have experience servicing various Canadian mining clients' interests around the world. Insurance for mines requires specialized knowledge. The markets that write this class of business are limited due to the unique exposures involved with mining risks.

Our knowledge and experience spans a various exposures-from coal mines to copper mines, above-ground open pit mines to underground mines and associated smelting, processing and other surface facilities. Our approach is to fully understand the operation and the risks it carries and then provide advice on insurance coverage best suited to the client's particular requirements.

We provide :

advice on the information necessary to build a thorough presentation to underwriters.
recommendations regarding your risk program to adequately protect your exposures.
access to engineers with capability to survey your risks and provide advice on risk improvement and loss prevention measures.
analysis of potential loss scenarios, negotiating the optimum level of protection at the most competitive terms.
a comprehensive review of the current policy wordings, advising on how these may be improved.
a review of the mining insurance market
claims handling expertise to ensure that claims are handled professionally.