Key Broker List For Your Peace of Mind Insurance

Each broker can be contacted by email by using their first name @jdsfinancial.ca
(example: To email Mark Smith use mark@jdsfinancial.ca)

Click here to see what our customers have to say in a survey about our service.

Local Line: 905-764-7868
Toronto Line: 416-213-5701
Toll Free Line: 1-800-917-SAVE (7283)
Fax: 905-764-9618

Commercial Team

John Bell ext. 255
Doris Chaykowsky ext. 206
John Ernst ext. 202
Tom Larha ext. 245
Teresa Linholm ext. 240
Diana Van Der Henne ext. 211
Anthony Morra ext. 241 (video message)
Rocco Scarano ext. 215 (video message)
Jay Sheen ext. 233 (video message)
Dr. JD Smith ext. 234 (video message)
President
Mark Smith ext. 228 (video message)
VP Commercial Department
Eldon Thompson ext. 234
Kathy Turner ext. 207
Farouk Vevaina ext. 228
Moira White ext. 224 (Accts.)
Emergency Claim

If there is an emergency and you need to call your Insurance Company's help line, here are the numbers.

Aviva Insurance 1-800-590-5003
AXA Insurance 1-800-268-8865
Dominion Insurance,
Chieftain Insurance
1-800-661-5522
CHUBB Insurance 1-800-532-4822
Ecclesiastical Insurance 1-888-224-5677
Economical Insurance,
Perth Insurance
1-800-607-2424
ING Insurance,
Novex Insurance,
1-866-464-2424
JEVCO Insurance 1-866-864-1112
Pembridge Insurance 1-800-387-0462
Pilot Insurance 1-888-887-4568
Wawanesa 1-800-268-7300
York Fire Insurance 1-866-864-1113
Zurich Insurance 1-800-387-5454
 
Our Brokers Are
Committed to Excellence
John Bell ext. 255
Jean Bernard ext. 210
LeeAnn Button ext. 205
Doris Chaykowsky ext. 206
John Earnst (Life) ext. 202
Karen Furois ext. 212
Megan Hedderwick ext. 249
Diana Van Der Henne ext. 211
Tom Larha ext. 245
Eleanor Linde ext. 237
Teresa Linholm ext. 240
Bonnie Male ext. 216
Anthony Morra ext. 241
John Nelson ext. 220
Brett Russell ext. 251
Rocco Scarano ext. 215
Jenny Scott ext. 231
Jay Sheen ext. 233
Dr. JD Smith ext. 234
Mark Smith ext. 228
Dorret Steer ext. 238
Eldon Thompson ext. 234
Kathy Turner ext. 207
Farouk Vevaina ext. 228
Leslie Wheler ext. 222
Moira White ext. 224
Susan Wright ext. 253
Eric Young ext. 230

Our Office Claims Help Line

905-764-7868 ext. 232

or best to call your personal broker the next day.

 
 

Dr. J. D. Smith, BA, CCIB, LLD (hon)
President

Video Message From J.D. Smith

BACKGROUND

J. D. Smith came to the insurance industry in 1979 with a background in Canadian Publishing. He worked with his father for 16 years and they, together, published many Canadian best sellers and specialized in calendars on Canadian Artists.

EDUCATION

J. D. Smith is a graduate of, and taught business courses at, Ryerson University. He received a BA in Economics, and a BA in sociology, and took the MBA program at York University in Toronto. He was given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2006 for his community work.

HISTORY

J. D. started the brokerage with 1 employee, the support of 6 insurance companies and 1 car policy. Within 2 years the company insured car dealerships throughout Ontario, a hospital and 8 large retail franchise operations. Now, 27 years later, the company is one of the 50 largest Insurance Brokers in Ontario, with over 12,000 clients.

CORE VALUE AND CORPORATE GOAL

"The Corporate Mission Statement", says Dr. Smith, "is still the same today, 27 years later. 'We are committed to excellence in personal and commercial insurance'. Our 7 CORE VALUES have remained the same and are outlined on our web site. Our advertising sums up our CORPORATE GOAL - Peace of Mind Insurance."

 

Karen Furios
Personal Lines Manager

BACKGROUND

Karen came to Ontario from Nova Scotia in 1986. She worked for The Bank of Nova Scotia for 2 years as the Manager's personal assistant and was responsible for investment purchases.

One day she was approached by one of the bank's client's that owned an insurance brokerage as they were impressed with her work ethic and wanted her to come to work for them. Karen accepted this opportunity to go into the Insurance Industry.

She started her career as a Customer Service Representative and worked in this role for 5 years, then was promoted to a Sales Producer and worked in this role for 3 years and was then given the opportunity to advance to Management.

Karen has 21 years of experience in the insurance business and is always willing to assist our clients.

 
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