Toronto-based Trisura Group Ltd., a leading specialty insurance provider, announced significant changes to its board of directors Tuesday, appointing industry veteran Chris Sekine while bidding farewell to company co-founder Robert Taylor.
The publicly traded company (TSX: TSU) said Sekine will join the board immediately and is expected to stand for election at the annual shareholders' meeting later this year.
Taylor's retirement marks the end of a remarkable 20-year journey with Trisura. As co-founder of Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, he served as the company's chief executive from its inception in 2006 until 2012, then continued as chairman and director through 2017.
Sekine brings extensive experience to his new role, having spent nearly two decades with Trisura in various leadership positions. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company from 2018 to 2024. Like Taylor, Sekine has been with the company since its founding, initially establishing Trisura's surety line of business.
In 2025, Sekine transitioned from day-to-day operations to serve as executive director on the board of Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company and chair of the board of First Founders Assurance Company. His career spans more than 30 years in the surety and insurance industry, including senior executive roles with two large international insurers' Canadian operations and board service with the Surety Association of Canada.
"We are pleased to welcome Chris Sekine to our Board of Directors. Mr. Sekine has played a critical role in the growth of Trisura since its inception and brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, surety, insurance operations, distribution and risk management," said George Myhal, chair of Trisura Group's board of directors.
Myhal praised Taylor's contributions to the company's success, noting his pivotal role as a founding member of the business. Despite retiring from the Trisura Group board, Taylor will continue serving as a director on the board of Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company.
The leadership transition comes as Trisura continues executing its growth strategy in the competitive specialty insurance market. The company has established itself as a significant player in surety bonds, casualty insurance, and other specialty insurance products across North America.
Based on reporting by David Chen, Financial Post. Source: Financial Post