Toronto, ON (Sept. 29, 2015) – Moore-McLean Insurance Group Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario and Gateway Insurance Group of Halifax, Nova Scotia today announced the formation of a new joint venture company, Moore-McLean Gateway Insurance Group. With offices in Halifax and Toronto, Moore-McLean Gateway (MMG) will leverage the considerable expertise and market clout of Moore-McLean with Gateway’s deep business and community relationships to target large commercial accounts in Nova Scotia and throughout Atlantic Canada.
Collaborating on business opportunities since early 2013, Moore-McLean and Gateway determined to build on their early successes by formally creating a new company, which will be jointly owned, to mutually pursue specific major client opportunities. Both Moore-McLean and Gateway continue their individual growth strategies within their own independent brokerages operating in existing markets.
“We are thrilled to partner with Moore-McLean to target major regional businesses in Atlantic Canada. We’re impressed with the significant experience and expertise they bring in numerous sectors including transportation, manufacturing and professional liability. Combining this with our deep roots in the local community will make us a formidable force.” said Keith Dexter, President of Gateway Insurance Group.
Daryn McLean, President of Moore-McLean Insurance Group said, “Our two companies are very similar in terms of culture, business philosophy and marketing approach. We have been most impressed with the Gateway team through our work over the past two years and formalizing our relationship with the new joint venture is an important next step. We’re looking forward to building a substantial brokerage that leverages the best of what Moore-McLean and Gateway have to offer.”
Daryn McLean will serve as Chairman and CEO of Moore-McLean Gateway and Keith Dexter will be President. The joint venture will be fully operational by October 15, 2015.
About Moore-McLean Insurance Group Ltd.
Founded in 1975, Moore-McLean is one of Canada’s leading truly independent insurance brokerages with more than 65 employees working out of its downtown Toronto and Mississauga offices. Moore-McLean takes a specialized approach to its business, with a strong focus on several niches including: moving and logistics, new car dealers, commercial surety and marine, as well as group and high net worth personal lines.
About Gateway Insurance Group Ltd.
Gateway’s roots in Halifax date back more than forty years. Today, Gateway is one of the fastest growing and most entrepreneurial commercial insurance brokerages in Atlantic Canada with affiliated offices in two other Nova Scotia locations and one in Newfoundland. Gateway provides professional insurance risk assessment and insurance products for small to mid-market commercial clients, and for personal lines clients, in a customer-focused, results oriented process.
SOURCE: Moore-McLean Insurance Group Ltd. & Gateway Insurance Group Ltd.
Toronto, ON (Sept. 29, 2015) – Moore-McLean Insurance Group Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario and Gateway Insurance Group of Halifax, Nova Scotia today announced the formation of a new joint venture company, Moore-McLean Gateway Insurance Group. With offices in Halifax and Toronto, Moore-McLean Gateway (MMG) will leverage the considerable expertise and market clout of Moore-McLean with Gateway’s deep business and community relationships to target large commercial accounts in Nova Scotia and throughout Atlantic Canada.
Collaborating on business opportunities since early 2013, Moore-McLean and Gateway determined to build on their early successes by formally creating a new company, which will be jointly owned, to mutually pursue specific major client opportunities. Both Moore-McLean and Gateway continue their individual growth strategies within their own independent brokerages operating in existing markets.
“We are thrilled to partner with Moore-McLean to target major regional businesses in Atlantic Canada. We’re impressed with the significant experience and expertise they bring in numerous sectors including transportation, manufacturing and professional liability. Combining this with our deep roots in the local community will make us a formidable force.” said Keith Dexter, President of Gateway Insurance Group.
Daryn McLean, President of Moore-McLean Insurance Group said, “Our two companies are very similar in terms of culture, business philosophy and marketing approach. We have been most impressed with the Gateway team through our work over the past two years and formalizing our relationship with the new joint venture is an important next step. We’re looking forward to building a substantial brokerage that leverages the best of what Moore-McLean and Gateway have to offer.”
Daryn McLean will serve as Chairman and CEO of Moore-McLean Gateway and Keith Dexter will be President. The joint venture will be fully operational by October 15, 2015.
About Moore-McLean Insurance Group Ltd.
Founded in 1975, Moore-McLean is one of Canada’s leading truly independent insurance brokerages with more than 65 employees working out of its downtown Toronto and Mississauga offices. Moore-McLean takes a specialized approach to its business, with a strong focus on several niches including: moving and logistics, new car dealers, commercial surety and marine, as well as group and high net worth personal lines.
About Gateway Insurance Group Ltd.
Gateway’s roots in Halifax date back more than forty years. Today, Gateway is one of the fastest growing and most entrepreneurial commercial insurance brokerages in Atlantic Canada with affiliated offices in two other Nova Scotia locations and one in Newfoundland. Gateway provides professional insurance risk assessment and insurance products for small to mid-market commercial clients, and for personal lines clients, in a customer-focused, results oriented process.
SOURCE: Moore-McLean Insurance Group Ltd. & Gateway Insurance Group Ltd.
