We Are Expanding to Alberta!

Hi Alberta! We have exciting news! The time has finally come, and Harbord – The Home Insurance People™ is coming to you! Established in British Columbia in 2017, Harbord – The Home Insurance People™ has had the insurance companies competing for your business, saving clients throughout the province of BC money on their home, condo, […]

Meet Maggi Clark: Sr. Broker – Personal Lines & High Value Home Insurance

“My favourite thing about insurance is trying to find coverage for people, for a home that they really want to insure. Finding them the right product, at the right price, with the coverage that they need.” Meet Maggi Clark, one of our Senior Insurance Brokers. Maggi is originally from London, England, but has lived on […]

Insurance Broker vs. Direct Writer: What’s The Difference?

Whether you’re shopping for a home, condo, or tenant insurance, making sure you have the best possible coverage for the best price is always of top concern. That’s where the difference between working with an insurance broker vs. a direct insurance writer comes in. There are some critical differences between the two that could affect your […]

Is There a Difference Between an Insurance Broker and an Agency?

Yes, there totally is! The main difference between an insurance agency and a broker is that an agent represents the insurance company, while the broker represents the insurance buyer. An insurance buyer could be an individual or a business. So How are Insurance Brokers Unique? Insurance Brokers don’t carry enforced loyalty to any one insurance […]

A Peek Behind the Scenes

Meet Charlotte de Wynter, our Operations Manager. Tell us about your history in insurance. I’ve been working in insurance for nearly 12 years. Yes, I was a baby when I started! Over that time, I’ve sold all types of insurance but have spent most of my career focusing on home insurance. In my current role, […]