Aviva : Probitas Canada to integrate Volante Canadian team

Probitas 1492 (wholly-owned and capitalised by Aviva plc) has today announced the integration of the Volante Canada underwriting team into its local business based in Toronto, Canada. This strengthens the business's underwriting capability, as well as providing a Lloyd's continuity solution to Volante Canada clients, following its cessation of new underwriting in April.

Effective from 25 May 2026, the integration will bring the two teams together under the Probitas Canada platform. The combined team will enable Professional Lines, Construction and Auto products, while also building on existing strengths in Casualty, Cyber and Property.

The move brings together complementary technical expertise and broker relationships, supporting product development, improving service delivery and increasing underwriting resource across core lines.

Jason Storah, CEO of Aviva UK & Ireland General Insurance and Interim CEO of Probitas, said: "The addition of the Volante team allows us to materially scale up in Canada. The combination of Volante, Probitas and Aviva Canada will significantly enhance our market reach, operational excellence and technical underwriting capabilities, allowing for more tailored solutions and faster decisions. Our strengthened underwriting capability in the Lloyd's market creates an increased ability to work closely with the combined team to support Canadian businesses with innovative and reliable insurance solutions."

Demian Smith, Group CEO Volante Global Limited, said: "We are very pleased to have found a strong long-term home for our Canadian team with Probitas. This transition provides continuity for our clients and broker partners, whilst allowing the team to continue serving the Canadian insurance market within a well-established Lloyd's platform. Importantly, it also ensures the team can continue to support clients and brokers on behalf of Volante Syndicate 1699 during the transition and run-off period providing continuity of relationship and service. I look forward to seeing the Canadian team continue to grow with Probitas."

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