Read about the history of
Hugh & McKinnon
About us:
Fred Ward originally started Ward Insurance
Agency in 1967. The company was then sold to John Manuel in 1981. In 1984 Ray
Butchart, became a 50% partner with John Manuel. In 1986 Ward Insurance
purchased Warren Watkins Insurance Agency in Maple Ridge. This Agency was
formed in 1973. The name of the company was changed to Ward Watkins Insurance
Brokers to reflect the two operations. In 1998 The Company purchased one of
their major competitors, Hugh & McKinnon (Willis Corroon Melling Ltd’s
Cloverdale office). Hugh & McKinnon was originally started in 1909. In 1999
Ward Watkins Insurance Brokers (Surrey) and Hugh & McKinnon merged their
offices together in the Hugh & McKinnon office at 5746 176A Street,
Cloverdale BC. In 2001 Ward Watkins purchased the shares of Viking Insurance
Services Corporation a general insurance broker in Surrey. Today all business
is operated under the Ward Watkins Insurance Broker’s name.
Ward Watkins Insurance Brokers is an
independent insurance broker located in Cloverdale (
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We also have access to a number of other
insurance companies.
Ward
Watkins is a member of the Insurance Broker
Association of BC.
We have been providing exceptional service
to the public for decades. Please contact one of our offices if you would like
a quote or have a question. Try our online quoting system for Homeowner, Tenant
or Condominium insurance.
