Crewson Insurance

Name

Crewson Insurance

Legal name

Crewson Insurance Inc.

Website

https://crewsoninsurance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage Services

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lines Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAB)

Keywords

• Independent insurance brokerage
• Personal insurance lines
• Commercial insurance lines
• Farm and ranch insurance
• Recreational vehicle insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelburne

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commissions: As an independent insurance brokerage, Crewson Insurance earns commissions from insurance companies for policies placed. They offer both personal lines (residential, auto, recreational, hobby farm) and commercial lines (business, farm/ranch, auto fleet, specialty needs) insurance products from multiple carrier partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crewson Insurance is an independent insurance brokerage that places personal and commercial insurance policies on behalf of clients through partnerships with more than 20 insurance carriers. It offers Residential, Personal Auto, Leisure/Hobby Farm, and Recreational insurance for individuals, plus Business, Commercial Auto/Fleet, Commercial Farm/Ranch, and Specialty Needs insurance for commercial clients, with quotes delivered through broker-led service at three Ontario offices.

Product overview

Crewson Insurance is an independent insurance brokerage offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products organized into two main categories: Personal Lines and Commercial Lines. Personal Lines includes Residential, Personal Auto, Leisure/Hobby Farm, and Recreational insurance covering homes, vehicles, hobby farms, motorcycles, boats, and off-road vehicles. Commercial Lines encompasses Business, Commercial Auto/Fleet, Commercial Farm/Ranch, and Specialty Needs insurance for enterprises, vehicles, farms, events, and community organizations. The company serves the Greater Dufferin, Caledon, Simcoe, and Wellington areas of Ontario, acting as an independent broker working with multiple insurance carrier partners to find optimal coverage for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Insurance Home insurance for residential property owners and renters covering home, contents, renovations, water damage, tenant/renter exposure, and liability, with discounts for newer homes, alarms, non-smokers, and mortgage-free properties. Sourced through multiple carrier partners.
• Personal Auto Insurance Car insurance for individual vehicle owners providing liability, accident benefits, and physical damage coverage, with both quick and detailed online quote options.
• Leisure / Hobby Farm Insurance Insurance for part-time hobby farms covering farm buildings and liability, including unique exposures such as public tours, on-site stores, and volunteer help; targeted at operations meeting the brokerage's 2-of-3 hobby farm criteria.
• Recreational Insurance Coverage for recreational vehicles and equipment including motorcycles, motor homes/travel trailers, boats/watercraft, snowmobiles, UTVs, and ATVs.
• Business Insurance Commercial insurance for local businesses covering physical property, commercial liability, business interruption, brand reputation protection, cyber security, and claims service support.
• Commercial Auto / Fleet Insurance Insurance for commercial vehicles and fleets including liability, accident benefits, and physical damage coverage, with fleet rating available for businesses with five or more commercially rated power units.
• Commercial Farm / Ranch Insurance Comprehensive farm insurance for full-time commercial farming operations covering farm buildings, dwellings, machinery, equipment, livestock, produce, general liability, and pollution liability.
• Specialty Needs Insurance Specialty coverage including event and alcohol liability insurance, directors and officers liability for clubs and community groups, and municipal facility user policies such as those held with the Town of Shelburne.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EcheloncoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients. Listed among 20+ insurance company partners.
• AvivacoreOthersMajor insurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• IntactcoreOthersMajor insurance carrier partner. Specifically mentioned in client testimonials as 'a pleasure to deal with.' Manages claims for Jevco as well.
• Gore MutualcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• WawanesacoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• South Western GroupcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• WayfarercoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• PAL Insurance Brokers Canada Ltd.coreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• HagertycoreOthersInsurance carrier partner specializing in classic vehicle coverage. Listed among 20+ insurance company partners.
• Edge MutualcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• Germania MutualcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• AM FrederickscoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• Howick MutualcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• Dufferin MutualcoreOthersLocal insurance company partnered with Crewson Insurance as co-presenting sponsor of Headwaters Golf Classic. Listed among 20+ insurance company partners.
• Peel MutualcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• PremiercoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• JevcocoreOthersInsurance carrier partner. Claims handled through Intact. Listed among 20+ insurance company partners.
• CommonwellcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• ChubbcoreOthersMajor insurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• FoxquiltcoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.
• CAA InsurancecoreOthersInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options for Crewson Insurance clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McDougall Insurance & Financial: Ontario-based independent brokerage serving personal and commercial customers across multiple branches. Comparable as a regional Ontario independent broker with similar community-oriented positioning and personal/commercial product mix.
• Westland Insurance: Western Canada-rooted independent brokerage that has expanded into Ontario through acquisitions. Comparable in independent broker structure, multi-carrier access, and personal/commercial lines; serves as a relevant comp for a roll-up growth trajectory.
• Cowan Insurance Group: Canadian independent insurance brokerage offering personal, commercial, and specialty insurance across Ontario. Closely comparable in product mix, broker-led distribution, and multi-carrier access; operates in similar Ontario markets.
• BrokerLink: Large Canadian independent insurance brokerage serving personal and commercial customers across multiple provinces. Directly comparable to Crewson in offering personal auto, home, and commercial lines through an independent broker model — only at much larger scale.
• PetleyReed Insurance Brokers: Mid-sized Ontario independent brokerage offering personal, commercial, and farm insurance. Comparable in size, product portfolio, and the family/community-rooted brokerage model that Crewson exemplifies.
• PAL Insurance Brokers: Canadian independent insurance brokerage network with multi-province reach. Listed among Crewson's 20+ carrier partners but also operates competing brokerage retail branches in Ontario, making it the closest direct peer in product, customer base, and carrier-independent model.

Regional players

• Zehr Insurance Brokers: Ontario-headquartered independent brokerage serving southwestern Ontario communities. Comparable in independent brokerage model and personal/commercial/farm focus, but operates in a different geographic corridor than Crewson.

Others

• Aviva Canada: Major Canadian P&C insurer that distributes both direct and through broker networks. A key carrier partner of Crewson but also a competitor when customers buy direct; reflects the structure of the brokerage supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Hub International: One of North America's largest insurance brokerages with significant Canadian operations. Competes in the same brokerage business across personal and commercial lines but operates at far greater scale and is a prime consolidator of smaller brokerages like Crewson.
• Intact Insurance (Direct): Canada's largest P&C insurer which both distributes direct and through brokers (including Crewson). Represents a dual-threat incumbent — bypasses brokers for direct sales while also being a critical carrier partner — directly relevant to broker competitive dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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