Belleville, ON (May 2, 2025) – Cornell Insurance Brokers Ltd., a division of McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited, is pleased to announce the successful combination with Active Insurance & Financial Group Inc.in Etobicoke Ontario.The strategic transaction brings together two excellent GTA insurance brokerages and strengthens McDougall’s presence in the region.

“We have always had a close working relationship with Active,” said Patrick Hogan, Vice-President of Cornell.“They think of insurance the same way we do – with an intense emphasis on relationships, communities and doing the right thing for their clients.We welcome Active’s staff and clients into the Cornell family and look forward to succeeding together as a bigger, stronger team.” Continuity is crucial to all parties in this transaction, which is why they are happy to announce that Mark Palazzese, the owner of Active, will remain as President and will continue to lead Active post-transaction.

“Active is a special organization built from the effort and discipline of our team, and I firmly believe this transaction will be another successful step in our journey,” said Mark. “We are in the relationship business – and through our relationship with Cornell we knew that this transaction was a fit that would make things better for both our clients and staff.Our local touch, combined with Cornell and McDougall’s scale will allow industry-leading service for all our clients.” “We are proud to be trusted by Mark and his team to support them as part of the growing McDougall family,” said Ross McDougall, CEO of McDougall Insurance.“We fundamentally believe in combining the very best brokerages across Canada, and no organization embodies what good brokerages are better than the team at Active.

We know that between Active and Cornell we will be able to deliver on unparalleled insurance service for our clients in the GTA.” Cornell and McDougall are committed to supporting Active in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and customer service that Active’s clients have come to expect.About McDougall Insurance McDougall Insurance has been successfully operating for 70 years.As the largest brokerage in Eastern Ontario, we represent over 50 insurance companies, giving us the ability to offer you optimal selection and competitive rates.

Our online service provides reliable 24/7 connection with the same dedication and genuine care we consistently provide in-house.When you choose McDougall Insurance, you get quality service for life.We’re real people working for you, since 1946.

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