Barber Stewart McVittie & Wallace Insurance Brokers

Specialties

BSMW offers insurance for Home, Auto, Travel, and Life, as well as Risk Management, Martial Arts Insurance, Dance Studio Insurance, and Business Insurance for all your commercial needs.

History

Established in 1880.

The BSMW we know today is as a result of organic growth and a number of purchases and mergers over the last 100+ years. In 1967, the corporation became Barber Stewart Limited after the merger of .R.A. Barber Limited and the Walter Stewart Agency of East York.

In 1968, the brokerage merged with Henry McWilliams and Wallace Limited, which was form as a result of many acquisitions including the purchase of W.A. Lee & Son Limited, a brokerage doing business as early as 1880. Following the merger in 1968 the brokerage was known as Barber, Stewart, McWilliams and Wallace. In 1975, the brokerage merged with the R. D. McVittie Agency, and the brokerage was renamed as Barber, Stewart, McVittie and Wallace Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Meet the Business Owner

Gerrit Z.

Business Owner

Gerrit Zwaal is the President and CEO of Barber, Stewart, McVittie & Wallace Insurance Brokers Ltd.

BSMW delivers personalized service for all clients which is facilitated due to our collective unparalleled knowledge of the insurance industry in conjunction with a deep understanding and commitment to customer service.

Gerrit, with over 20 years of experience in the industry has worked in sales, sales management, underwriting management, and claims for one of North America’s largest Insurers. Before acquiring Barber, Stewart, McVittie & Wallace Insurance Brokers, Gerrit was the President and Senior Partner of ICD Insurance Brokers Ltd. Being a Principal Broker and experienced CEO attests to Gerrit’s extensive knowledge of the insurance industry. Backed by a highly experienced and knowledgeable team at BSMW, we promise to always remain focused on your best interests.