Ontario-based Duliban Insurance Brokers has officially joined McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited, one of Canada's largest and longest-established brokerages.
Effective June 2, 2025, Duliban Insurance now operates as a division of McDougall Inusrance, marking a major milestone in its nearly five-decade history.
Founded in 1976, Duliban Insurance has built a strong regional presence through its community-focused model and personalized client service. While the firm will maintain its local operations and "hometown brokers" identity, the partnership with McDougall is expected to broaden its reach and resources, offering clients expanded market access and enhanced product capabilities.
Principal brokers Jason and Adam Duliban said the decision was driven by long-term strategic alignment rather than short-term consolidation. The merger, they noted, was a deliberate step toward scaling Duliban's operations while preserving its core values and independence within the McDougall structure.
McDougall Insurance, headquartered in Belleville, Ontario, operates more than 60 offices across the province and has steadily grown through acquisitions in recent years. The addition of Duliban strengthens its footprint in Ontario’s property and casualty (P&C) distribution market and underscores continued consolidation among Canadian independent brokerages.
Industry analysts said such partnerships reflect broader trends in the brokerage sector, where firms are seeking economies of scale, access to capital and improved technology integration to stay competitive in an evolving insurance landscape.
For clients, the merger signals continued emphasis on local expertise backed by expanded insurer relationships and resources.
Both firms expect the integration to be seamless for clients, with no immediate operational changes to Duliban’s existing teams or service models. The combined entity aims to leverage shared experience and market strength to meet growing customer demand and navigate market shifts in pricing, risk appetite, and digital service delivery.
The merger comes amid an active period of consolidation across Canada’s brokerage market, where independent firms are increasingly aligning with larger networks to enhance digital capabilities, meet evolving regulatory requirements, and manage succession planning challenges. As brokers adapt to tighter margins, rising technology costs, and changing consumer expectations, scale and specialization are becoming key competitive advantages in sustaining long-term growth.
