Grounded in Community: Q4 Updates and Happy Holidays from Gifford Carr
Everyone says it, but 2025 has truly felt like it has flown by. As the holiday season settles in and calendars fill with year-end planning and celebrations, I always welcome this moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead with intention.
Growth That Reflects Who We Are
This year marked a period of meaningful growth and transformation for Gifford Carr. One of our most significant milestones was the acquisition of Omni One Insurance Agency in Cape Coral, Florida, representing our first expansion outside of Canada. This step reflects our confidence in our team, our values, and our ability to deliver trusted advice and exceptional service, wherever our clients do business.
We also proudly launched our new website and refreshed branding, ensuring our digital presence better reflects who we are today: a modern, forward-thinking brokerage grounded in relationships and expertise. Behind the scenes, we’ve made investments in technology to better equip our sales and service teams with the tools they need to respond faster, communicate more clearly, and deliver a high-quality experience for our clients.
We, and many others, also continued to invest in our people, welcoming 22 new team members whose skills and shared commitment to client service strengthen our ability to support you now and into the future.
Giving Back to the Communities We Serve
Community remains at the heart of everything we do. Throughout the year, our team participated in numerous community events and initiatives, reinforcing our belief that strong businesses play an active role in the communities they serve. As the holiday season reminds us of the importance of giving back, I am especially proud of the collective efforts our team has made to support local causes and organizations, including over 3,000 items collected for the Ottawa Food Bank, Good Neighbours Valley East Food Bank, and many others.
As we close out the year, I want to share that our team has been working behind the scenes on initiatives designed to make your experience with Gifford Carr even better. We’ll have more to share in the new year, but these updates reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation, service excellence, and proactive risk management.
As we look ahead, this is a great time to reflect on your insurance and financial plans to ensure they still align with your goals. If you’d appreciate a second set of eyes or some guidance, we’re always here to help—our team is ready and looking forward to hearing from you.
On behalf of the entire Gifford Carr team, thank you for your trust and partnership throughout the year. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year.
-Matt
