Readers’ Choice Awards Humble Harbord Once Again!
Thank You for More Readers’ Choice Award Wins! Harbord Insurance is once again humbled and thankful to have been voted Best Insurance Broker by local Greater Victoria, BC readers! We are committed to delivering an exceptional experience to every single one of our clients, so it’s absolutely fantastic that this has been recognized! In 2019 […]
Meet Casey Hilderman – Insurance Broker for Auto & Personal Lines
“I love working at Harbord. So far, I’ve worked at the Sidney and Fairfield locations and look forward to expanding my knowledge and growing with this vibrant and supportive company.” Meet Casey, one of our insurance brokers. Casey moved to Victoria from Winnipeg 18 months ago and has over five years of experience in auto-related […]
Meet Heather Porcher – Insurance Broker – Auto, Personal Lines, High Value Home & Marine Insurance
“I have a great client base of clients who have followed me through most of my career. I enjoy daily getting to know my new work family.” Meet Heather, one of our Insurance Brokers; Heather has lived on the island for over 30 years after moving here from Ontario with her parents, who wanted to […]
Meet Mike Chagun (otherwise known as Dave) – Insurance Broker – Auto – Personal Lines & Autoplan Trainer
“The Insurance industry is fluid, and things are constantly changing. We have pitchers throwing curveballs at us every day, and we have become adept at knowing how to react!” Meet Mike, one of our Insurance Brokers; Mike moved to Victoria 3 years ago from Salmon Arm, B.C. He picked Victoria because he loves being by […]
Meet Joanne Perry – Commercial Insurance Broker
“I am fascinated with the insurance business. No two days are ever the same. I’ve been in the business for over 40 years, and I’m still learning something new every day!” Meet Joanne, one of our Senior Commercial Insurance Brokers at our Cloverdale location; Joanne was born and raised in Victoria (as were her parents […]
Meet Karyn Watson – Insurance Broker – Auto & Personal Lines
“I couldn’t imagine my day without my colleagues; they are truly an amazing group of individuals who work great together and support each other every day.” Meet Karyn, one of our Insurance Brokers at our Sidney location; Karyn moved down to Saanich from up island four years ago and immediately started working at Harbord! She […]
Insurance Broker or Insurance Agent: What’s The Difference?
The main difference between an insurance broker and an agent is that an agent represents the insurance company, while the broker represents the insurance buyer, an individual, or a business. So What’s The Deal With Insurance Brokers? Brokers don’t carry contractual obligations with any one provider, so they can reach out to several insurance companies […]
Meet Sherri Paulsen – Insurance Broker
“Being a Marine agent is great. I enjoy the “fishing talk” with some of my clients. Nothing makes me smile more than hearing about “the big one that got away.” Meet Sherri, one of our Insurance Brokers; Sherri has lived all over the Island, basing herself in Victoria 17 years ago. She is out of […]
Meet Kimberley Beecham – Team Leader & Senior Insurance Broker at our Cloverdale Location
“Harbord is a family company, so they understand the needs of parents and really work with their staff to make sure the transition is as painless as possible.” Meet Kimberley, one of our Senior Insurance Brokers. Kimberley moved from Gibsons, B.C., to Victoria in 2006 and has experience in many aspects of insurance. Still, her […]
Patricia Whitefield is the General Manager at Harbord Insurance
“I love working at Harbord because the staff and management are working towards the same goal – excellent client service.” Meet Patricia Whitefield, our general manager at Harbord Insurance. Patricia has over 30+ years of experience as an insurance broker. “I was born and raised in Victoria, as was my father. For a short time […]
