Local brokerage tops in Ontario for commitment to business and community
Toronto, Ontario - On October 21, 2011, Johnston & Mackie Limited of Pembroke, Ontario was honoured with the Brokerage of the Year honour from the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO). The award was one of five Awards of Excellence given out at the annual convention held by the Association. Johnston & Mackie Limited was evaluated based on their contribution to promoting the profession, their innovation in the areas of marketing, promotion and business development, the growth of the brokerage, their internal management model and their commitment to customer service.
“Johnston & Mackie Limited is a great example of a small town brokerage having big time influence in the community and the broker channel,” said IBAO CEO, Randy Carroll. “This brokerage is committed to being involved in the community and to their consumers’ interests. It’s great to reward.”
Mary Hill, President of Johnston & Mackie Limited feels the achievement is one of the most prestigious in her career.
“It is always a special honour to be recognized by an organization of your peers,” says Hill. “It was an incredible experience to bring this recognition back to Pembroke and to be able to share it with our customers and our community. I am truly blessed to have an amazing staff and a wonderful clientele who help us be able to achieve these great milestones.”
IBAO’s membership includes over 12,000 brokers throughout Ontario. The annual awards highlight the achievements and initiatives of its most outstanding members through their business excellence and involvement in the community.
Johnston & Mackie Limited is involved in a number of local initiatives, both for business and for community improvement. Mary Hill has served in a variety of capacities on local boards and committees, and was also one of the first women to sit on the IBAO Board of Directors. She was also recognized in 2008 by the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Business. With more than 135 years in the insurance business, Johnston & Mackie Limited is one of the most established independent brokerages in Canada.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Hill, President
Johnston & Mackie Limited
Phone: 613-735-1046
Email: mary@jmackie.com
Randy Carroll, CEO
Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario
Phone: 800-268-8845
Email : rcarroll@ibao.on.ca
