Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Insurance and Bonding Solutions for Commercial Success
At Network Bonding & Insurance Service Services, we prioritize building professional relationships with a personal touch, fostering trust and integrity with our clientele. As industry leaders in insurance and bond markets, we are committed to becoming the long-term partner of choice for clients and risk carriers alike. Our primary focus is to help organizations succeed by effectively managing risk exposures, allowing them to concentrate on their core projects. We serve a diverse range of commercial operations, from independent contractors to national corporations, including general contractors, road builders, suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors. Our expertise extends to specialized sectors such as alternative energy, professional engineering, design/build, public-private partnerships, and environmentally sensitive industries.We believe that honesty, integrity, and value form the foundation of trust, enhancing competitive advantage for our clients and risk carriers. Our team of experienced professionals dedicates themselves to understanding client needs and delivering tailored risk management solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team brings deep industry knowledge and a client-centric approach to every project. We are proud to serve the construction industry and other commercial sectors with reliable insurance and bonding solutions. Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive timely support whenever needed.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Contract Bonding
Construction Insurance
Specialty Insurance
Pollution Liability
Directors and Officers Liability
Professional Liability Insurance
Risk Assessment
Claims Management
Bond Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We specialize in construction industry insurance with decades of sector-specific expertise.
- Our team provides personalized risk assessments tailored to your business's unique needs.
- We offer access to a wide range of specialty insurance products for unique exposures.
- Our professionals maintain strong relationships with major insurance carriers and underwriters.
- We combine claims management expertise with proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Services
Commercial Insurance
We help businesses identify and quantify risks, then recommend customized insurance solutions. Our approach considers your risk tolerance and financial situation to create balanced coverage plans. With expertise across industries, we ensure protection against common and unique business exposures.
Contract Bonding
Our bonding solutions ensure contractual obligations are met through financial guarantees. We specialize in construction project bonds that protect owners while meeting government requirements. Bonds help establish trust between contractors and project stakeholders through verified accountability.
Construction Insurance
We provide tailored insurance for construction projects of all sizes. Our team evaluates site-specific risks to determine appropriate coverage levels. This includes equipment protection, liability coverage, and customized policies for complex development projects and infrastructure work.
Specialty Insurance
We offer specialized policies for unique risks not covered by standard insurance products. Options include pollution liability, directors and officers insurance, and professional liability coverage. Our team works with clients to develop solutions for emerging risks in evolving industries.
Risk Assessment
We conduct comprehensive evaluations of business operations to identify potential risks. Our analysis includes financial exposures, regulatory compliance requirements, and industry-specific hazards. This process helps clients understand vulnerabilities and implement effective mitigation strategies.
People
John Vickerstaff
President & CEO
With 20 years in sales and marketing leadership roles, John holds a BA in Economics from Simon Fraser University. He previously worked with multinational firms and serves on local boards including the Better Business Bureau for BC. He brings strategic vision to insurance solutions.
Andrew Knight
VP Commercial Insurance
Andrew has 30 years of insurance experience, including 10 years at ICBC and 18 years in brokerage. He specializes in commercial insurance for realty, construction, and manufacturing sectors. His dual perspective as adjuster and broker enhances client service delivery.
Gilbert Kimani
Finance & Operations Manager
Gilbert is a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte experience and holds a Finance degree from Simon Fraser University. He manages financial operations and process optimization at Network. His background includes mining and renewable energy sector finance projects.
Ron Dekanich
Founder
With 34 years in insurance and bonding, Ron founded Network in 2001 after 29 years as underwriter and broker. Recognized as an expert in construction insurance, he focuses on design/build projects and large developments while maintaining family-oriented business values.
Leslie Vickerstaff
Accountant
Leslie manages accounting operations with expertise in commercial financial reporting. She supports the team with precise financial management and client billing processes, ensuring accurate financial operations for the firm's insurance and bonding services.
Questions
What types of insurance do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial insurance, construction insurance, contract bonding, and specialty insurance products including pollution liability, directors and officers liability, and professional liability coverage.
How do you assess business risk exposure?
We analyze your operations, industry risks, and financial situation to identify vulnerabilities. This assessment helps determine appropriate coverage levels and risk mitigation strategies tailored to your specific needs.
Do you only work with construction companies?
While we specialize in construction industry insurance, we also serve diverse commercial operations including alternative energy, engineering firms, manufacturers, and public-private partnerships across Canada.
Are bonding services required for all projects?
Bonding requirements vary by project. Government contracts typically require strict bonding standards, while private projects may have optional bonding. We help determine appropriate bonding requirements for each situation.
How do you handle specialty insurance needs?
We work with clients to develop customized insurance solutions for unique risks not covered by standard policies, including environmental liability and professional errors and omissions coverage.
