Welcome Ontario Insurance Network to the McDougall Team!

We are extremely please to announce that Ontario Insurance Network (“OIN”) has joined the McDougall Insurance group. OIN is based in Eastern Ontario and is a longstanding brokerage with 12 locations and an outstanding reputation built on broad insurance expertise, personalized service and strong local relationships. In recent years, OIN has experienced meaningful growth through a number of local mergers and acquisitions, building a strong regional presence that is further strengthened by its combination with our team.

“Ontario Insurance Network and McDougall operate the same way,” said Lorne McDougall, VP of McDougall Insurance. “We both succeed by focusing on our clients, our staff and our Canadian communities. People matter to both OIN and McDougall, and we are thrilled to welcome the OIN team to McDougall and support the next chapter of our combined growth.”

OIN President, Bryan McDermott, will remain with the organization post-transaction, while OIN Managing Partner, Scott McDermott, will focus on his passions outside of insurance after the transaction.

“As we looked at the future of OIN, it was important to find a partner that understood what mattered to us,” said Bryan “We have a commitment to our staff and our clients – and are excited that this move will enable them greater opportunities through McDougall’s scale. We are very excited about what this combination means for our clients, employees and communities.”

“We weren’t willing to entertain discussions like this with just anyone,” confirms Scott. “We needed to ensure our clients, communities and teams continue to have positive experiences as part of any transaction. I’m proud I get to cap off my time in insurance with such a great win for everyone involved.”

McDougall is committed to supporting OIN in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and personalized service that its clients have come to expect. OIN is led by the McDermott brothers, Bryan and Scott, and I am pleased to share that Bryan will remain part of our team post-transaction maintain responsibility for the OIN offices. Scott will be using this deal as an opportunity to transition out of the business and enjoy some well-deserved rest. The staff and contact information for Ontario Insurance Network will remain the same.

Welcome aboard our new team member from OIN!