Halifax, NS (September 7, 2023) – Burns & Wilcox, a globally recognized leader in wholesale insurance brokerage and underwriting, recently celebrated the opening of its new Halifax, Nova Scotia office. The 2,075 square foot commercial office space is located at 90 Western Parkway and is now the home of the Burns & Wilcox Halifax team, as well as a location to host clients and business partners.
“The Halifax team and business has significantly grown in recent years, providing a perfect opportunity for our associates to have a dedicated workspace of their own,” said Jodie Kaufman Davis, President, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “As we continue to expand our expertise and capabilities and add new associates, this new space allows them to work together more often, collaborate in-person, and better engage in professional development opportunities.”
The team is known for its specialization in Property & Casualty Insurance and for supporting retail brokers that dedicate themselves to the Halifax small business community and its neighboring areas. Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and an emerging technology hub, welcoming students and other international arrivals. As commercial insurance remains in-demand to support the city’s rapid growth, the company’s investment in the community includes serving contractors and small businesses with insurance and counseling needs.
“Now that our team has grown in size, we are thrilled to have a space where we can continue our momentum and build on our community impact,” said Ashley McNeil, Associate Manager and Halifax Office Lead, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “Burns & Wilcox has been serving Halifax for more than ten years and looks forward to remaining a part of the fast-growing business community and its successes while also continuing to better serve our clients throughout the greater Halifax area.”
Burns & Wilcox experienced substantial growth in recent years, which has led to an increase in hiring top talent. Over the past year, the company onboarded more than 300 new hires and promoted 200 existing associates, further showcasing the company’s commitment to investment in its people.
To learn more about careers with Burns & Wilcox, visit burnsandwilcox.ca/careers.
About Burns & Wilcox
Burns & Wilcox is the insurance industry’s leading wholesale insurance broker and managing general agent, internationally recognized for its expertise in commercial and professional liability, property and casualty, environmental liability, construction, ocean and inland marine, and personal insurance and accident. Burns & Wilcox Canada has offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, St. John’s, and Vancouver.
Burns & Wilcox Canada is a member of H.W. Kaufman Group, which has over 60 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America and employs more than 2,000 professionals. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Metro Detroit, Michigan, H.W. Kaufman Group also includes: Burns & Wilcox (US), Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Atain Insurance Companies, RB Jones, Stonemark, Minuteman Adjusters, Kaufman Institute, and Noremac Marketing Group. H.W. Kaufman Group International includes: H.W. Kaufman Group Europe, Chesterfield Group, Chesterfield LatAm, Lochain Patrick, Burns & Wilcox United Kingdom, and Node International. More information can be found at www.burnsandwilcox.ca or www.hwkaufman.com.
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