Andrew Bates

Andrew Bates is a seasoned insurance and risk management professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across prominent firms. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of EQUA Specialty Risk Partners Corporation since January 2020, Andrew plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's client-first approach and innovative culture. Previously, Andrew served as Chief Operating Officer and Board Director at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc., where strategic leadership enhanced operational efficiency and service delivery. Andrew's career includes significant roles at Marsh Canada Limited, where leadership of the Insurer Consulting Group and a national practice team fostered growth in Engineering Insurance, and RSA, where management of a national underwriting team contributed to substantial portfolio performance. Educational credentials include completion of the Canadian Securities Course, a CII Diploma in Insurance, and membership with the Institute of Corporate Directors.