Belleville, ON (Aug. 19, 2025) \u2013 McFarlan Rowlands Insurance, a division of McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd., is pleased to announce it has acquired DJE & Associates Inc. (which operates as Sutherland Elliott Insurance Brokers, Gaiser Elliott Insurance Brokers and Thames Financial \u2013 and is known collectively as DJE & Associates).<\/p>\n
With offices across western Ontario, DJE & Associates provides general P&C brokerage and other financial services to its client base.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve always held DJE & Associates in high regard,\u201d says McFarlan Rowlands president Jason Schneider. \u201cThey\u2019ve always done things the right way \u2013 and we know that joining the forces of McFarlan Rowlands and DJE & Associates will be of tremendous benefit to our collective customers, carriers and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
This strategic acquisition marks another step forward in the company\u2019s continued growth following the 2023 combination of McFarlan Rowlands and McDougall Insurance. Together we\u2019re expanding our reach while staying true to what matters most: personal service, local expertise, and strong relationships with our clients and communities.<\/p>\n
Clients of DJE & Associates will continue to work with the same trusted advisors they know, now backed by the scale, technology, and resources of McFarlan Rowlands and the broader McDougall Insurance Group. There are no immediate changes to contact details, office locations, or policies \u2014 just a stronger foundation for continued service.<\/p>\n
\u201cBringing DJE & Associates into our network is a win for everyone \u2014 staff, clients, and partners alike,\u201d adds Lorne McDougall, VP of McDougall Insurance. \u201cTheir team shares our belief in putting clients first and supporting communities at a local level.\u201d<\/p>\n
As part of the transition, David Elliott, President of DJE & Associates, will be retiring after a period of support and leadership during the integration.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been proud to serve our clients and communities for many years,\u201d says David. \u201cPartnering with McFarlan Rowlands ensures that the people and businesses who rely on us will continue to receive the service, advice, and care they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
We\u2019re grateful for the trust placed in us, and we look forward to carrying on the legacy that DJE & Associates has built.<\/p>\n
McFarlan and McDougall are committed to supporting DJE & Associates in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and customer service that DJE & Associates\u2019s clients have come to expect.<\/p>\n
The Company Brands of David J. Elliott & Associates Incorporated include: Sutherland Elliott Insurance Brokers, Gaiser Elliott Insurance Brokers, and Thames Financial. For more information, visit davidjelliott.ca<\/a>.<\/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 Tags: Acquisition<\/a>, McFarlan Rowlands<\/a>, Ontario<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Belleville, ON (Aug. 19, 2025) \u2013 McFarlan Rowlands Insurance, a division of McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd., is pleased to announce it has acquired DJE & Associates Inc. (which operates as Sutherland Elliott Insurance Brokers,...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[1],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24055"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24055"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24055\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}About McDougall Insurance<\/b><\/h4>\n