Meet the team

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 President of the Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters (C.B.M.U.) and Vice Chairman of the International Union of Marine Insurance ( 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.

Nickie Chandegra
Assistant Underwriter                                                    Nickie has had many years experience in the London market before comng to Canada. She presently specializes on our U.S. business. 

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 pofessionals. Jean joined Eagle in 2003 as a specialist in both 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.