With the leaves changing, boats coming out of the water and seasonal cottages and camps getting winterized we are getting set for another change in seasons. A season that reminds us to be grateful, especially as we get set to celebrate this long weekend. Thank you for your ongoing loyalty and support, we are genuinely proud to be on your team.

May long weekend is typically the (unofficial) official kick-off to summer in Ontario. The storm that blew through Ontario really took the wind out of our plans, delaying the start of summer activities. Aside from the storm, there are many highlights and newsworthy mentions for me to include in this summer newsletter.

Andrew Emmans joins Gifford Carr Insurance Group as Head of Business Development. Following an entrepreneurial career of nearly two decades, Emmans will be responsible for identifying and expanding into new areas of opportunity and preserving Gifford Carr's core values while building new relationships both within Gifford Carr and the communities serve.

Our President, Matthew Carr, sat down with Mark Sutcliffe, Entrepreneur, TEC Canada Chair, and Podcast Host, Digging Deep to talk about the Gifford Carr story. Who we are, how we came to be, and where we are going.

Spring is around the corner and Canadians are patiently waiting for boating season to arrive. For brokers, now is the perfect opportunity to check in with clients about boating insurance coverage and provide some advice on what owners should consider before they set sail.

Ontario’s local insurance brokerage, Gifford Carr Insurance Group, announced today the appointment of Matthew Leishman, as Branch Manager of its Burlington office. Bringing nearly a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Leishman will be responsible for executing on the strategic growth blueprint for Burlington and the surrounding areas, developing our local team and continuing to preserve Gifford Carr’s core values while building new relationships in the region.