NFP grows out Canadian complex risk team with new SVP

NFP has appointed Javier “Hobby” Pardo (pictured) as senior vice president, as part of the brokerage’s growing Complex Risk Solutions Group (CRSG) in Canada.

As SVP, Pardo will serve clients in the global oil and gas industry by implementing bespoke risk mitigation strategies, as well as create new business and lead special projects, a release said. He will report to NFP CRSG managing director Joe Seeger.

Pardo most recently served as director of insurance at Parkland Fuel Corporation. With over two decades of experience, he has worked in a range of insurance and risk assessment and management roles for other companies including CNOOC, ENMAX and Shell International. Pardo earned his bachelor of commerce in risk management and marketing from the University of Calgary and a graduate diploma in business from Queen’s University.

“I’m excited to welcome Javier to our CRSG team where he will add tremendous value, internally and for clients,” said Seeger. “Oil and gas industry enterprises have an array of complex and integrated risks – including economic, environmental and operational – that spread across all areas of their business. Hobby has the veteran industry experience to effectively support NFP’s oil and gas sector clients by leading the development of loss prevention strategies and thoughtful risk management and planning solutions.”

“I’m thrilled to join NFP’s fast-growing Complex Risk Solutions Group. This is an exceptional team of experts, many of whom I have successfully collaborated with during my career,” commented Pardo. “I look forward to addressing the unique challenges our oil and gas industry clients face in today’s macroeconomic environment with tailored property and casualty insurance solutions.”

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