About Our Team
At AVRO Insurance Managers Ltd., your aviation insurance requirements are our first priority. As a Lloyd’s Managing General Agent, we have been underwriting aviation insurance across Canada since 1978.
Call us toll free at 1 800 796 2876 or at Main number 905 469 2414, or email info@avroins.com to learn how AVRO Insurance Managers Ltd. can provide you and your clients with bespoke aviation coverage at the most competitive price.
Martin Digby
President
Martin has been working in the Aviation Insurance industry for over 40 years, providing innovative solutions for clients and brokers. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of the company and providing Underwriting and Claims leadership for our existing clients and developing new business opportunities.
email martin@avroins.com
Based in Ontario
Joanne Keats
Executive Underwriting Assistant
Joanne has been working with AVRO for the last 14 years.
Her duties include underwriting Fixed Wing and Rotor Wing for both Private and Commercial accounts as well as General Liability, Non-Owned Aircraft and UAVs.
email: joanne@avroins.com
Based in British Columbia
Stephanie Orasi
Lead Underwriter
Since joining our firm in 2020, Stephanie has proven to be an integral part of AVRO’s growing underwriting team. Bringing with her over 12 years of experience in aviation insurance, as well as the distinction of being fully bilingual, Stephanie’s focus is directed toward our growing Central and Eastern Canada market.
email: stephanie@avroins.com
Based in Ontario
Michelle Marshall
Claims Administration
Michelle has worked in the Aviation insurance industry since 2002 with experience handling worldwide Aviation claims. Michelle is responsible for the day-to-day handling of all of AVRO’s claims and is ACII qualified.
email: michelle@avroins.com
Based in Guernsey, Channel Islands
Lee Digby
Underwriter & Operations Manager
Since joining in 2017 Lee has become the main integrator for AVRO. As the go between for the executive team, he is the glue between the leadership team and the client service team, while remaining accountable for the P&L results and executing the annual business plan.
email: lee@avroins.com
Based in Ontario
Katie Jesuthasan
Administration
Katie has worked in not-for-profit organizations for more than 10 years in managerial and finance positions and provides our administration and accounting support.
email: katie@avroins.com
Based in Ontario
Krista Green
Lead Underwriter
Krista has an extensive aviation career in Canada with over 20 years experience working in both broking and underwriting roles. With Krista’s long-standing relationships and knowledge of our industry, she will assist us in expanding our capabilities and growth in the Canadian market. Krista will be concentrating on our mid-sized Private and Commercial General Aviation accounts in Western Canada.
email: krista@avroins.com
Based in British Columbia
Mary Luciano
Lead Underwriter – Property/Casualty
Mary has been working within the Insurance industry for 20 years, specializing in commercial Aviation across Canada within the last 10 years. At AVRO, Mary is managing and underwriting a private and commercial Property & Casualty portfolio of diverse Aviation risks. Providing coverage solutions across various lines of coverage such as Property, CGL and Aviation Liability.
email: mary@avroins.com
Based in Ontario