{"id":24848,"date":"2026-03-19T17:20:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/?p=85164"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:20:30","slug":"brokerlink-expands-footprint-with-three-new-acquisitions-in-ontario-and-alberta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/brokerlink-expands-footprint-with-three-new-acquisitions-in-ontario-and-alberta\/","title":{"rendered":"BrokerLink Expands Footprint With Three New Acquisitions In Ontario And Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>BrokerLink acquires InsuranceHero.ca, Levitt Insurance, and Rizk Insurance<\/h3>\n<h4><em><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Triple acquisition reinforces company\u2019s ongoing commitment to providing insurance solutions within communities across Canada, large and small, and serving customers the way they choose, in person, online or by phone<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Toronto, ON (Feb. 12, 2026) \u2013 Building on a strong start to the year, BrokerLink has further expanded its presence in Ontario and Alberta with the acquisitions of InsuranceHero.ca, Levitt Insurance Brokers Ltd. (Levitt Insurance), and Rizk Insurance Services Ltd. (Rizk Insurance). All three brokerages joined BrokerLink March 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<h4>Expanding across Ontario<\/h4>\n<p>For more than a decade, InsuranceHero.ca has served customers across Ontario with a digital first, customer-driven approach. Founded in 2011, the brokerage combines the convenience of online tools with personalized support, streamlining the insurance experience through technology and automation. Specializing in personal insurance and supporting select commercial sectors, InsuranceHero.ca has continued to grow while staying rooted in its communities and contributing to local initiatives such as the Golf Marathon Sudbury and regional healthcare programs.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1990, Levitt Insurance has built its reputation on delivering tailored personal and commercial insurance solutions across Ontario. While the brokerage primarily serves personal insurance customers, it also brings strong expertise in contractor and transportation risks and offers a specialized Alarm Installer and Security Services program. The Levitt Insurance team remains deeply committed to supporting underprivileged children and cultural communities and is proud of its past achievements, including being named Brokerage of the Year and receiving a Consumer Choice Award.<\/p>\n<h4>Enhancing BrokerLink\u2019s presence in Calgary, Alberta<\/h4>\n<p>For nearly 30 years, Rizk Insurance, formerly Braeside Insurance Services, has helped individuals and businesses across Alberta. Based in Calgary, the brokerage has grown into a trusted advisor known for its customized approach and use of modern digital tools. The Rizk Insurance team brings strong expertise in commercial sectors, including contracting, professional services, real estate and small business. Committed to its community, Rizk Insurance supports local youth programs, schools and family initiatives that help strengthen the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach brokerage joining BrokerLink in March brings a strong blend of community-focused service and forward-thinking practices,\u201d says Michael Stack, BrokerLink\u2019s Vice President of Acquisitions. \u201cWith their deep local roots and shared commitment to innovation, we\u2019re able to meet customers where they are, whether they prefer to connect with us in person, by phone, or online.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Team members from InsuranceHero.ca, Levitt Insurance and Rizk Insurance will continue supporting customers in their local communities as part of the BrokerLink team.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-CA\"><em>BrokerLink is dedicated to investing in the communities it serves, by being an employer of choice, developing meaningful relationships and through charitable initiatives. The company offers a viable succession option to Canadian brokerages that share similar values, including dedication to customer service, community and innovation.<\/em> <u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"smallhead\"><b>About BrokerLink<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Since 1991 we\u2019ve had a vision: to build a network of trusted insurance brokers across the country, working directly in the communities we serve. With 225 branches and more than 4,000 employees, we\u2019re proud to say BrokerLink has become one of Canada\u2019s largest property and casualty insurance brokerages.<\/p>\n<p>Brokerlink Inc. is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation <em>(TSX: IFC)<\/em>, a certified 2025 Best Employer in Canada \u2013 powered by Mercer. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brokerlink.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.brokerlink.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"referencetext\"><i>Source: BrokerLink Inc.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> Tags: <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/acquisition\/\" rel=\"tag\">Acquisition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/alberta\/\" rel=\"tag\">Alberta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/brokerlink\/\" rel=\"tag\">BrokerLink<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/ontario\/\" rel=\"tag\">Ontario<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BrokerLink acquires InsuranceHero.ca, Levitt Insurance, and Rizk Insurance Triple acquisition reinforces company\u2019s ongoing commitment to providing insurance solutions within communities across Canada, large and small, and serving customers the way they choose, in person,&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/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\/24848"}],"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=24848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24848\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}