TORONTO, DECEMBER 17, 2024 – BrokerLink is closing the year by welcoming four new acquisitions from Ontario and Alberta: Ontario Wide Insurance Solutions Inc. (“Ontario Wide Insurance”), Donnell Financial Services on November 1, Shuman Insurance LTD. (“Shuman Insurance”) and Assurances Robichaud Insurance (“Robichaud Insurance”), effective December 1.
Growing our footprint in Ontario
Since 2009, Ontario Wide Insurance has provided customers with personalized service for home, auto and business insurance. In addition, the brokerage offers solutions for trucking, cargo, professional liability and niche properties. Ontario Wide Insurance is passionate about giving back to their community and is a proud supporter of Halton Women’s Place.
Robichaud Insurance has offered personalized home, auto and business insurance to the people of Northern Ontario since 1937. This Kapuskasing-based brokerage has also established a strong portfolio by specializing in insurance solutions for municipal and forestry industries. The brokerage is a dedicated supporter of several local charities and community events, including local minor hockey teams, chamber of commerce events and snowmobile clubs.
Additionally, the acquisition of Donnell Financial Services in Burlington, Ontario enables BrokerLink to expand its service offerings and enhance its expertise to offer employee benefits solutions.
Broadening our presence in Alberta
Located on the historic Main Street in Camrose, Shuman Insurance has been a staple in the community for over 90 years. Family-owned and operated for three generations, the brokerage has built long-lasting relationships with customers and prides itself on providing personal, local advice. The team at Shuman Insurance are hands-on supporters of many community projects, charitable endeavours and contribute to local scholarship programs.
Reflecting on a year of strategic growth
Throughout the year, BrokerLink has grown in communities across Canada, and expanded into two new provinces: Manitoba and Saskatchewan. BrokerLink is a driving force in the communities it serves, continually expanding its services and creating stable employment opportunities. As a top succession option for principals planning the future of their operations and employees, BrokerLink keeps its doors wide open for conversations.
“We had an incredible year at BrokerLink on the acquisition front! I want to extend my thanks to the principals who trusted us to take care of their employees and customers,” says Michael Stack, Vice President of Acquisitions at BrokerLink. “A huge shoutout to the entire BrokerLink team for their hard work in seamlessly integrating our newest brokers. We’re eagerly anticipating another phenomenal year in 2025!”
About BrokerLink
Since 1991 we’ve had a vision: to build a network of trusted insurance brokers across the country, working directly in the communities we serve. With over 200 branches and 3,700 employees, we’re proud to say that BrokerLink has become one of Canada’s largest property and casualty insurance brokerages.
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Michael Stack
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BrokerLink
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