About us

ABEX Affiliated Brokers Exchange Inc., is an insurance wholesaler (MGA) providing niche products and insurance solutions to brokers across Canada. ABEX provides brokers with capacity and specialty facilities to create out of the box solutions for standard and misunderstood risks.

ABEX was established in 2002 and is independently owned and operated with no financial ties to insurance companies or retail brokers.  We are located in Waterloo, Ontario.

If you are having difficulty placing a risk, contact us. We are always happy to “Look at Your Risk Differently”.

For more information, please contact us.

ABEX Excellence Awardee for the MGA of the Year Awards

A big thank you to our brokers for nominating ABEX for the Insurance Business Canada’s MGA of the Year award for 2022. Being among the finalists is a great recognition by the Canadian insurance industry and we are truly honoured! We have been nominated an excellence awardee 6 times and have been working hard to earn the opportunity to be considered again this year.

As an excellence awardee for the MGA of the Year we are recognized as an MGA that offers superb service to brokers and is consistently proactive in educating brokers on products, while maintaining in-depth knowledge of financial markets and the competitive landscape of all product offerings.

Below are three fun videos we recorded for the Insurance Business Canada’s awards gala in 2018, 2017 and 2016. Our mascot, Miss Understood, and the ABEX team had a blast creating the videos.

In 2018, the theme was Iconic Figure and we decided to honour our local icon, Dr. Donna Strickland, who won a Nobel Prize in physics that year.

For 2017, the theme was Broadway and Miss Understood starred in Lion King, Annie, Grease, Rent and Spamalot.

In 2016, the theme was James Bond’s Casino Royale. Miss Understood is “M” and our president, Jad McGregor is “007”. He is helping her retrieve her stolen ostrich egg.

ABEX Voted a 5 Star MGA for Nine Years in a Row

Insurance Business Canada released its annual issue on five-star MGAs and ABEX is very excited that we were recognized. We would like to thank our brokers for voting us a 5 Star MGA for 2023.  ABEX is excited to be repeating our five-star MGA status every year since 2015.

The results of the broker survey reveal the best managing general agents whose performance, service and dedication to the industry make them stand out above the rest. The article polled brokers across the country on various areas that are important to them when working with MGAs.

Community Involvement

ABEX is committed to acting as an outstanding corporate citizen and giving back to the communities in which we do business. Through our dedication to social and humanitarian causes, we improve our communities while earning the respect of our customers and employees.

ABEX has been a long-time supporter of various charities and continues to stay active in supporting efforts related to helping those in need in our community and beyond.

Some of the charities and initiatives we have supported:

• The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
• The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
• Habitat for Humanity of the Waterloo Region
• Bridges to Community Canada
• Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club Turkey Drive
• Family and Children Services of Waterloo Region
• David Foster Foundation for Children with Transplants
• Sunlight Music Festival
• Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation
• Canada’s National Sledge Hockey Team
• Adopt a Road
• Guelph Hospital Foundations
• Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
• Big Bike for Heart & Stroke

Careers

ABEX is seeking qualified candidates to support the expansion of our business. If you would like to explore your next career move with a rising leader in the industry, please send us an email with your résumé and other supporting documents. We will review your information promptly and contact you if a suitable position is available.

ABEX welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

There are many compelling reasons to work at ABEX, including:

• Culture of Empowerment
• Growth Opportunities and Continuing Education
• Flexible and Accommodating
• Profit Sharing—RRSPs
• Bonus Plan
• Local—close to your home and hybrid available
• 4-day workweek with full-time payment and benefits

Current Job Postings

Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to careers@abexinsurance.com.

• Senior Personal Lines Underwriter
• Senior Sports and Recreation Underwriter

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