“Always working hard to dig up the best insurance solution”

Hallmark provides comprehensive services to ensure the right amount of coverage for mining and related industry operations. Our seasoned team of insurance specialists prides itself on being creative, flexible and responsive. Our capabilities and entrepreneurial style allows us to shape tailored coverage to meet each customer’s specific needs.

• Access to leading specialized mining industry carriers affiliated with PDAC
• Custom tailored solutions to manage a firm’s Total Cost of Risk
• Excess liability limits are available if required
• Flexibility to go from exploration to operational coverage
• Disaster recovery planning
• Full contractual analysis, advice and recommendations
• Total transparency with client involvement in the market analysis and quoting processes
• Risk mitigation and loss control

The Highest Quality Coverage available to the Mining Industry.

Hallmark provides access to leading customized insurance programs for:

• Junior Mining Companies
• Exploration Companies
• Geophysical and Laboratory Services Firms
• Mining Contractors
• Small & Mid-sized Mining Operations
• Mine Development Companies
• Equipment Manufacturing & Services

Our long standing relationships in the insurance marketplace means a host of coverage options from the best insurance companies. These include:

• Worldwide coverage
• Underground risks included as required
• Primary liability limits available up to $10 million
• Property (Buildings, Contents & Equipment)
• General Liability (CGL)
• Directors and Officers Liability
• Contractors Equipment
• Builders Risk / Course of Construction
• Wrap-up Liability
• Kidnap & Ransom / Political Risk
• Errors and Omissions Professional Liability
• Auto and Transit
• Environmental Impairment Liability
• Aviation (Non-Owned & Owned Aviation Liability)
• Watercraft

Additional Value-added Services

• Disaster Recovery Providers
• Risk Management Seminars
• Human Resources Consultation
• Loss Control Methodology
• Risk Management Policies & Procedures Advice
• Employee Benefits Integration

Our Team

Jonny Appleton, B.A., R.I.B.(Ont):
Jonny has a background in real estate and financial services with 14 years experience in the insurance industry. His impressive reputation for integrity, professionalism and credibility, has led to countless client endorsements.

Robert W. (Bob) Baron, BA, R.I.B.(Ont.), CRM
An economist by education, Bob has also been trained as an accountant, Project Manager and IT and Communications Analyst. He chose to enter the insurance field seven years ago and recently attained his Certified Risk Management designation.

Ron Courneya, FCIP, CRM, R.I.B.(Ont)
Ron is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Professionals and holds a degree in Risk Management. With 33 years of Commercial Insurance experience, Ron has the essential insurance company relationships necessary to secure exceptional services and renewal terms for our exclusive commercial clientele.

Belinda Hood: - R.I.B.(Ont), CAIB, CIP
Belinda has over 18 years in the commercial Insurance Industry and is familiar with the distinctive needs of Clients who are active in various provinces such as British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

John Walters BBA, R.I.B.(Ont), CAIB, CRM
President of Hallmark since 1992, John has been the driving force behind 16 subsequent acquisitions. John serves as faculty for The Director’s College of The Conference Board of Canada, where he advises Directors on Governance and Board level risk management issues. John is a member of various groups of professional executives and has served as Director on several throughout his career.