Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Sault Ste Marie, ON
Northern Insurance Brokers has been a trusted provider of personalized insurance solutions since 1941. Our team combines decades of local expertise with the national resources of Navacord, Canada's fourth-largest commercial insurance brokerage. We specialize in tailoring comprehensive personal and commercial insurance products to meet the unique needs of Northern Ontario residents and businesses. With offices in Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury, our professionals conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure proper protection for homes, vehicles, cottages, rental properties, and business operations.We advocate for clients during claims processes and maintain continuous insurance coverage through strategic partnerships with top insurers. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through proprietary solutions like guaranteed replacement coverage and identity theft protection. With over 80 years of combined experience, our brokers prioritize client education about risks, coverage options, and loss prevention strategies.
Services
Personal Insurance
Business Insurance
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Condo Insurance
Camp & Cottage Insurance
Tenant Insurance
Rental Property Insurance
Cyber Insurance
Surety Bonding
Details
- Year established: 1941
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of combined insurance expertise in Northern Ontario
- Our local brokers provide personalized risk assessments for unique needs
- We advocate for clients during insurance claims processes
- We maintain partnerships with the most comprehensive selection of insurers in Northern Ontario
- Our proprietary solutions include guaranteed replacement coverage and identity theft protection
Services
Personal Insurance
Our personal insurance solutions protect individuals' assets across Northern Ontario. We offer comprehensive coverage for homes, vehicles, cottages, and personal property while considering unique lifestyle factors. Our brokers help clients understand liability limits, umbrella policies, and specialized protections for valuable items.
Business Insurance
We provide tailored commercial insurance packages for Northern Ontario businesses of all sizes. Our offerings include general liability, cyber protection, surety bonding, and industry-specific coverage solutions. Our team understands the unique risks facing local businesses and offers claims advocacy services.
Home Insurance
Our home insurance policies offer all-risk protection for primary residences in Northern Ontario. Features include guaranteed replacement coverage, water damage protection, and identity theft coverage. We help homeowners understand coverage limits for outbuildings and personal contents.
Cyber Insurance
We offer specialized cyber insurance solutions to protect businesses from digital threats. Our coverage includes data breach response, business interruption protection, and cyber liability coverage. Our brokers help clients implement risk management strategies to prevent cyber incidents.
Surety Bonding
Our surety bonding services provide financial guarantees for construction projects across Northern Ontario. We offer bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds to contractors and project owners. Our team helps businesses understand bonding requirements and maintain compliance.
People
Ryan Bentley
President & CEO
Ryan leads our commercial insurance team with 15+ years of industry experience. He holds the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional designation and an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Ryan specializes in business planning and company relationship management.
Patty Babcock
Vice President of Personal Insurance
Patty manages our personal insurance department with 35+ years of local experience. She holds CAIB and CIP designations and focuses on customer service excellence. Patty teaches insurance courses and mentors industry professionals across Northern Ontario.
Questions
What types of personal insurance do you offer?
We offer home, auto, condo, cottage, tenant, and rental property insurance with customizable coverage options for Northern Ontario residents.
Do you provide commercial insurance for small businesses?
Yes, we offer tailored commercial insurance packages including liability coverage, cyber protection, and industry-specific solutions for small businesses in Northern Ontario.
How do claims work with Northern Insurance Brokers?
We advocate for clients during the claims process, helping ensure proper documentation and timely resolution while maintaining communication with insurance providers.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northern Ontario with offices in Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury, providing coverage across Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.
Do you offer specialized insurance products?
Yes, we provide specialized coverage including guaranteed replacement home insurance, identity theft protection, and water damage solutions tailored to Northern Ontario's unique risks.
