We Always provide our clients

Consistent underwriting and prompt service on our established product lines

New and innovative products providing meaningful and flexible protection at reasonable costs

Capacity from financially secure domestic and international markets

As a Managing General Underwriter since 1978, Sutton has always focused on delivering flexible and affordable insurance solutions for our clients. Our attention to service means we respond quickly and effectively.

To provide our clients with exceptional security and global reach, Sutton underwrites business on behalf of several ‘A’ rated carriers. Our carrier partners share our appetite for risk and our willingness to customize plans to suit our clients’ needs. Our partnerships allow us to offer industry-leading high sums insured and broad coverage, including special hazards.

With our unparalleled suite of products, consultative approach, underwriting expertise, and commitment to proving exceptional service, we’re always there with you.

Management Team

  • J. Greg Sutton, President & CEO

    Following his acquisition of Sutton Special Risk in 2011, Greg Sutton has served as its President and CEO, having held senior positions within the company and elsewhere in the industry since 1995, including in the Lloyd’s market and a large international reinsurer. Greg has led Sutton’s rapid growth through expansion into new product lines and strategic partnerships and by building unique capabilities to better serve Sutton’s valued clients.

    Greg holds a BA from the University of Toronto and has been an active participant in Quantum Shift at the Richard Ivey School of Business, a rigorous developmental program that annually challenges 40 of Canada’s entrepreneurs to enhance their leadership skills and maximize growth.

  • Carol Graham, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

    Carol was appointed COO of Sutton Special Risk in 2011 and serves on its board of directors. Prior to becoming COO, Carol held senior operations and marketing positions at Sutton. In her current role, she is responsible for the management and strategic direction of the company’s underwriting, sales, claims, service and administration support. Before joining Sutton, Carol was Vice President of Affinity Markets at ACE INA, and prior to that she held executive underwriting roles within the reinsurance industry.

    Carol holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and has her life and A&S licences in all provinces and territories.

  • Ming Liu, Vice President, Film & Entertainment

    Ming started his insurance career in 2015 as an Assistant Underwriter with a large multinational insurer. A year later, he became an Associate and was managing a renewal book of business with clients in various industries including Film & Entertainment. Prior to joining Sutton, Ming held the position of Senior Underwriter specializing in Technology and Film & Entertainment business and was responsible for new business production as well as managing a renewal portfolio of large enterprise companies within these industries. Ming holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics and a Bachelor of Education from York University.