Oct. 15, 2025 — Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is pleased to welcome its latest partner, Guthrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. of Markham, ON.
Acera Insurance and Guthrie Insurance are both dedicated to providing personalized, unbiased solutions to individuals, families and businesses, combining for nearly 100 years in the Greater Toronto Area.
“We are excited to partner with Guthrie Insurance, a firm that prioritizes a client-first approach,” says Lee Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Acera Insurance. “Together, we look forward to carrying on our shared value of putting people first as we continue to build a top-tier team in Ontario.”
This partnership marks Acera Insurance’s eighth location in Ontario, where it also has offices in:
With foreign investors and insurance company-owned aggregators active in mergers and acquisitions, Acera Insurance’s unique advantage of being Canadian-owned, independent and employee-controlled appealed to the Guthrie Insurance team.
“We have always served our clients with undying integrity, so finding the right partner to expand our market strength and capabilities wasn’t something we took lightly,” says Ryan Guthrie, President, Guthrie Insurance. “Partnering with Acera Insurance means staying true to what matters most: remaining independent and advocating for our clients.”
The Guthrie Insurance partnership closed on Oct. 6, 2025, and the firm will eventually transition to the Acera Insurance name.
This partnership supports Acera Insurance’s commitment to maintaining a competitive, independent, Canadian-owned brokerage option across the country.
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About Acera Insurance
Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled Canadian brokerage. With 1,300 employees in over 70 offices across Canada, $1.4 billion in gross written premiums, $1.3 billion in group retirement savings assets under management and more than 700 employee-owners, Acera Insurance provides custom insurance and risk management solutions for personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits capabilities. Trusted by generations of Canadians, Acera Insurance brings greater value, expertise and resources to individuals, families and businesses from the Pacific to the Atlantic and into the Territories. Acera Insurance is a proud member of the Canadian Broker Network and Benefits Alliance.
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