Canada’s leading network of independent insurance brokers always puts Canadian clients first
Toronto, ON (Feb. 18, 2025) – As Canada and the United States navigate increasing trade tensions, Canadian Broker Network (CBN) today reaffirms our unwavering commitment to Canadian insurance clients. As the country’s leading network of independent insurance brokers, representing more than $3.5 billion in property-casualty premiums, CBN offers Canadian businesses and individuals a trusted insurance solution that is free from foreign control or influence.
“With rising economic uncertainty and evolving risks, it’s never been more important to work with an independent, Canadian broker who understands the local landscape,” said Lorie Phair, President of CBN. “Our member brokers are not tied to corporate mandates or external investors. We are fiercely independent and deeply rooted in our communities from coast to coast, ensuring that every decision is made with our clients’ best interests in mind.”
A Purely Canadian Advantage
With 30 locally owned and operated brokerages represented in more than 100 offices across the country, CBN:
- Understands local communities, offering deep local expertise, supporting our communities and offering real choice with an array of unbiased insurance solutions to choose from.
- Supports the Canadian economy by hiring locally and reinvesting in Canadian communities to strengthen businesses and families.
- Makes local decisions to respond quickly to our clients’ needs and provide personalised service.
Stability in a Changing Market
The insurance landscape is evolving rapidly with new and unproven entrants and shifting regulatory mandates from numerous government bodies. CBN provides a steady, reliable presence, giving Canadian businesses and individuals peace of mind that their coverage is being handled by Canadian owned and operated, industry-leading experts with deep market insights. In addition, working with a CBN member broker means supporting CBN’s mission as the voice of independent Canadian brokers – helping the CBN community innovate, grow and succeed, which ultimately benefits insurance customers across Canada.
“At a time when foreign entities are increasingly influencing the insurance market, CBN member brokers remain independent advocates for our clients,” added Andrew Kemp, Chairman of CBN. “We will continue to ensure that businesses and individuals receive expert guidance tailored to their unique risks, helping them tackle today’s challenges and protect what matters to them most.”
About the Canadian Broker Network
Canadian Broker Network (CBN) is an alliance of Canada’s leading independent insurance brokers. With over 30 member firms, 100 offices, 4,000 employees, and representing more than $3.5 billion in property-casualty premiums, CBN provides national reach with a local touch.
CBN member brokers offer expertise across personal, commercial, employee benefits, life, and financial services, ensuring Canadians receive the highest standard of quality products, risk management advice and service. CBN also provides independent, employee-owned brokerages with a unique way to grow and innovate their businesses by leveraging the collective wisdom, experience, and connections of their members. Evolving from a best-practices forum established in 2002, CBN fosters innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to growth and performance ensuring that members deliver superior value to clients, employees, and insurer partners.
Fiercely independent & proudly Canadian. For more information on CBN and our member brokers, visit canadianbrokernetwork.com.
SOURCE: Canadian Broker Network