"My Ives broker took the time to understand my business 12 years ago and stays current as we change. That's why I'm a client today."
With over 40 years of insurance industry experience and 10,000 clients that include small to large-sized businesses, Ives Insurance Brokers Ltd., based in Windsor and Essex County is proud of our achievements as the leading family-owned insurance brokerage in southwestern Ontario.
Our commercial insurance expertise continues to expand with the special knowledge and solutions our brokers bring to a broad cross-section of industries.
Ives provides complete coverage and competitive rates to the region's farmers with small to large acreage, to food and beverage processors and for all types of farm equipment and machinery.
Ives offers specialized insurance protection for general contractors, large and small, in commercial, industrial and residential construction, heavy equipment operators, water and sewer main contractors, sub-contractors and sub-trades, and building product manufacturers for both Canada and the U.S.
Bonding
Ives bonding specialists assess individual contractor's bonding requirements and provide access to major bonding markets in Canada, ensuring the right pairing between the contractor and surety companies. Bonding facilities include:
- Bid bonds
- Consent of surety
- Pre-qualification letters
- Performance bonds
- Payment bonds
- Labour and materials bonds
- Maintenance bonds
- Lien bonds
Ives offers a range of coverage including custom packages for operations, facilities, employee risk and patron liability. Clients range from owner-operators of family restaurants, fine dining and quick-service establishments to cafes, night clubs, hotels and taverns. Specialty coverage is also provided for special event dining and wine tastings.
Ives 40 year history and insurance expertise has forged solid relationships with Canada's leading insurers, providing the key connection for domestic and international manufacturing companies of various sizes and categories throughout the region. Talk to our manufacturing specialist for comprehensive and custom coverage for:
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Tool & Die
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Injection Moulding
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Automotive parts
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U.S. sales
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Product recall expense
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Equipment failure
Ives is a preferred insurer for the region's major boating market and the marina industry that is key to its popularity. Our knowledgeable brokers team up with key Canadian insurers specializing in marinas, marine stores and marine repairs to get the right coverage for both peak season and off season.
Ives has a longstanding connection with retailers dating back to our beginning in 1967, from insuring the corner grocer to the family-owned department store. Today we provide many retail clients with standard and customized plans at very competitive rates ranging from fitness franchises and furniture stores to high-fashion clothiers and jewelers, to convenience stores and gas stations.
Ives is one of the largest brokers of truck and truck fleet insurance in southwestern Ontario. Our highly competitive rates, extensive portfolio and connections with Canada's top transportation insurers are ideal for fleet operators and cargo haulers, large and small companies, independents, property and deductible buy-down coverage.
