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How smaller brokerages can level the playing field
January 23, 2024 by Jason ContantSmaller brokerages in the Canadian P&C insurance space can benefit from sharing best practices and platforms with other brokerages while still remaining independent, said the president of a family-owned brokerage in Nova Scotia. Earlier this month, Halifax-based Keyes Insurance became…
Two brokerages, one MGU involved in recent deals
January 15, 2024 by Jason ContantEditor’s Note: This story has been corrected to clarify that Keyes Insurance was not acquired by the Canadian Broker Network but rather joined its membership. Keyes Insurance remains a fully independent brokerage solely owned by Shaun Keyes. Canadian Underwriter apologizes…
Meet CBN’s latest member brokerage
June 27, 2023 by Jason ContantOntario-based My Insurance Broker (MIB) has joined the Canadian Broker Network (CBN). Based in Richmond Hill, MIB offers a variety of insurance products including home (as well as cottage and condo insurance), auto (Uber insurance, online auto quotes, motorcycle and…
Paid JOIN THE VOICE OF INDEPENDENT BROKERS
December 5, 2022 Canadian Broker NetworkIn today’s marketplace, how does a broker remain independent and grow? Canadian Broker Network has the answer. From a looming recession to a prolonged hard market, and everything in between – brokers are battling a lot these days. It’s no…
Paid Celebrating 20 years of independence
November 1, 2022 Canadian Broker NetworkFrom humble beginnings 20 years ago, to becoming Canada’s largest network of independent brokers today – with more than 100 offices, 2 000 employees and over $2 billion in property casualty premiums – Canadian Broker Network (CBN) has always had…
Lorie Phair, Canadian Broker Network
March 7, 2022 by Jason ContantLorie Phair, President, Canadian Broker Network Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry still has a gap in terms of opportunities for women in middle management, but the overall prospects for career opportunities and development are looking positive, says Lorie Phair,…
Paid You don’t have to sell to de-risk: Canadian Broker Network
September 12, 2021 Canadian Broker NetworkFrom consolidation to digitization, emerging risks to increasing customer expectations – there’s a lot of pressure on independent brokers to sell these days. Joining the Canadian Broker Network means you don’t have to sell to de-risk… As Canada emerges from…
The latest in brokerage deal-making
January 20, 2021 by Jason ContantBrokerage NFP has expanded its property and casualty brokerage presence in Ontario with the acquisition of EdgeHill Insurance Brokers Ltd. The deal is the latest mergers and acquisitions news in the Canadian P&C space. Also in the news, Canadian Broker…
Insurance Analytics Canada Summit speaker explains how brokerage caters to ‘need for speed demographic’
July 3, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThere are “all sorts of insights” that an insurance brokerage can get from customer data, but that data needs to be trustworthy, the head of an online commercial insurance brokerage told attendees at a recent conference. “If you don’t have…
St. John’s, Nfld.-based brokerage Cal LeGrow Insurance joins Canadian Broker Network
March 21, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada’s network of independent insurance brokers, the Canadian Broker Network (CBN), announced on Tuesday that Cal LeGrow Insurance Ltd., from St. John’s, Newfoundland, has joined the network. “We are thrilled to have Cal LeGrow join CBN,” Lorie Phair, managing director…
Mike Robinson named chairman of Canadian Broker Network
February 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterMike Robinson, president and CEO of PBL Insurance Limited, has been named chairman of the Canadian Broker Network (CBN), a network of independent insurance brokers. Robinson takes the reins from Tim Miller, president of Capri Insurance Services, who as chairman,…