Who’s who at Eagle Underwriting?                                                                                                                      Want to know who’s on our team? Read the bios below. Click the person’s name to send them an email.

Bernie Cissek (B.Sc., C.I.P.)                                                                                                                                 President                                                                                                                                                                   Bernie began his career 30 years ago in the Marine Department of Royal Insurance Canada. After he gained                                   experience with Royal, Bernie moved on and became a producer in the Marine Departments of major Brokerage                                        Firms. Presently Bernie is the first Vice President of the C.B.M.U. and a Cargo Committee member of the                                         International Union of Marine Underwriters ( I.U.M.I.).

Winston Chang (B.A., B.Ed., C.R.M., C.I.P.)                                                                                                     Vice President                                                                                                                                                  Winston brings 30 years of experience to the Eagle Underwriting Group. Before joining Eagle, Winston worked in                                      the Marine Departments of Hartford, I.N.A./Cigna, and Guardian Insurance. He is recognized as a leader in hull                                insurance throughout Canada.

Mike Wright (C.I.P.)                                                                                                                                                   Vice President Marketing                                                                                                                                    Mike began his insurance career in 1994. He joined Eagle Underwriting Group in the fall of 2001 bringing with him                              Marine Insurance experience as a broker in a major Toronto Brokerage firm.

Alan Jervis (B.A. (Hons.), A.I.L., F.C.I.I.)                                                                                                      Claims Specialist                                                                                                                                                   Alan has been in the insurance business for 30 years. Before Eagle, he was President of Maritime Insurance of                                     Canada.

Jean Huynh (B.A.)                                                                                                                                     Underwriting Assistant                                                                                                                                          Jean joined Eagle in 2004. She works in the Hull and Bond area and supports the claims staff. She is presently                                          being cross-trained in underwriting.

Jean Sanders                                                                                                                                                    Claims Specialist                                                                                                                                                    Jean has been in the marine insurance business for over 35 years as one of the most respected business                                         professionals. Jean joined Eagle in 2003 as a specialist in both the claims and underwriting area.

Barbara Cissek                                                                                                                              Accounting/Office Manager

Barbara has been with Eagle since 1996 and is responsible for all accounting and administrative duties. 

Patricia Kingston                                                                                                                                                       Office Assistant

Patricia joined Eagle Underwriting in 2002. She is our support and rating person.