Belleville, ON (May 2, 2025) \u2013 Cornell Insurance Brokers Ltd., a division of McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited, is pleased to announce the successful combination with Active Insurance & Financial Group Inc. in Etobicoke Ontario. The strategic transaction brings together two excellent GTA insurance brokerages and strengthens McDougall\u2019s presence in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have always had a close working relationship with Active,\u201d said Patrick Hogan, Vice-President of Cornell. \u201cThey think of insurance the same way we do \u2013 with an intense emphasis on relationships, communities and doing the right thing for their clients. We welcome Active\u2019s staff and clients into the Cornell family and look forward to succeeding together as a bigger, stronger team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Continuity is crucial to all parties in this transaction, which is why they are happy to announce that Mark Palazzese, the owner of Active, will remain as President and will continue to lead Active post-transaction.<\/p>\n
\u201cActive is a special organization built from the effort and discipline of our team, and I firmly believe this transaction will be another successful step in our journey,\u201d said Mark. \u201cWe are in the relationship business \u2013 and through our relationship with Cornell we knew that this transaction was a fit that would make things better for both our clients and staff. Our local touch, combined with Cornell and McDougall\u2019s scale will allow industry-leading service for all our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud to be trusted by Mark and his team to support them as part of the growing McDougall family,\u201d said Ross McDougall, CEO of McDougall Insurance. \u201cWe fundamentally believe in combining the very best brokerages across Canada, and no organization embodies what good brokerages are better than the team at Active. We know that between Active and Cornell we will be able to deliver on unparalleled insurance service for our clients in the GTA.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cornell and McDougall are committed to supporting Active in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and customer service that Active\u2019s clients have come to expect.<\/p>\n
McDougall Insurance has been successfully operating for 70 years. As the largest brokerage in Eastern Ontario, we represent over 50 insurance companies, giving us the ability to offer you optimal selection and competitive rates. Our online service provides reliable 24\/7 connection with the same dedication and genuine care we consistently provide in-house. When you choose McDougall Insurance, you get quality service for life. We\u2019re real people working for you, since 1946. For more information, visit www.mcdougallinsurance.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n SOURCE: McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited<\/i><\/p>\n