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BrokerLink expands with two new brokerages

Two brokerages have joined Intact Financial Corp.’s BrokerLink unit effective Jan. 1, BrokerLink announced Monday. The new BrokerLink brokerages are Edmonton-based Challenge Insurance Group Inc. and Toronto Insurance and Financial Group (TIFG) Inc., situated on Valleybrook Drive near the neighbourhood of Don Mills. Before the acquisition, TIFG said it was an “insurance producer” for Jones […]

By Greg Meckbach | January 8, 2019

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Jones Brown acquired by large international brokerage

Canadian brokerage Jones Brown Inc. has been acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Itasca, Ill.-based Gallagher announced Tuesday. Jones Brown, which places both commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Hamilton. “The Jones Brown team will continue to operate from their existing locations under the direction of […]

By Greg Meckbach | January 8, 2019

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The Co-operators acquires Quebec independent brokerage

The Co-operators announced Thursday it has purchased Quebec-based independent brokerage Assurances Madelein Inc., its 16th office in the province. The Laval, Que.-based brokerage’s portfolio includes personal and commercial insurance lines, as well as life, disability, health and mortgage insurance, and investments. “With our continued growth in the province, we are able to deepen our connection […]

By Jason Contant | January 4, 2019

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How some brokerages and MGAs attract talent

What’s the best way of attracting qualified talent to your brokerage? Some brokerages and managing general agencies (MGAs) have cited looking outside the insurance industry or recruiting from local community colleges. McConville Omni Insurance Brokers, a personal and commercial lines brokerage in London, Ont., has found success through things like job fairs at local colleges. […]

By Jason Contant | December 13, 2018

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