Is BrokerUnion Insurance One of the Best Brokerages to Work For in Ontario?

The question we get asked

“Is BrokerUnion a good place to work?” We get this question from brokers coming from call-centre environments, from newcomers to Ontario looking for their first insurance employer, and from experienced producers who want more than a fixed salary and a single carrier's products. This article answers it honestly.

What the recognition says

In 2022 — two years after our founding — BrokerUnion Insurance was awarded IBAO Brokerage of the Year by the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario. The same year, we were featured on the cover of Today's Broker Magazine for our approach to talent development. In 2024, Insurance Business Canada named us the Fastest Growing Brokerage in Canada.

We are not sharing these because we want to boast. We are sharing them because recognition from the broker community reflects what the people inside the building already know: this is a culture built for brokers, not for shareholders.

What actually makes the difference

• 50+ carrier markets. Every BrokerUnion broker has access to 50+ major Canadian carriers — the same access available at any large brokerage, in a boutique environment where your relationships with clients are your own.
• Not a call centre. We are frequently told by brokers joining from direct insurer or aggregator environments that the difference is immediate. Here, you know your clients by name. They call you, not a queue.
• 25+ languages. Our team speaks 25 languages. If you are multilingual, your language is an asset here — not just something nice to note on your resume.
• A real path to ownership. BrokerUnion offers startup funding and full operational support to brokers ready to open their own branch. This is documented, funded, and available. It is not a promise — it is the model.
• Training that is built in. We employ a full-time training specialist. Ongoing education, RIBO support, carrier training, and AI-powered broker tools are part of the job, not an afterthought.

Who thrives at BrokerUnion

The brokers who build the most successful careers at BrokerUnion are typically those who: want to build a personal book of business with long-term value; serve a specific community in their language; have entrepreneurial goals and want the support of an established system; or are transitioning from a call-centre or direct insurer and want to work in a client-focused environment.

How to apply

Send your resume or a brief note to careers@brokerunion.ca. Our leadership team personally reads every application and responds directly. You can also call (905) 492-7070 or visit any of our six Ontario offices.

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