COLE LEITCH

Cole Leitch of Avant Insurance Brokers is part of the Insurance Business Canada's Young Guns 2017.

COLE LEITCH
http://avantinsurance.ca/
President and CEO
AVANT INSURANCE BROKERS
Location:
Manitoba
Age: 33
Years in insurance: 16

Concerned about the growing consolidation happening in the insurance industry, Cole Leitch and his father founded Avant Insurance in March 2016, recognizing a significant demand for a “100% independently owned Manitoba broker who specialized in commercial P&C insurance and surety.” Since they ventured out on their own, their business has grown by more than 25% within the first year, with 100% client retention and three additional staff members added to their team.

Leitch says the ultimate goal for the brokerage is to be “nimble enough to make changes as the market changes without too much bureaucracy.” He finds it important to mentor and educate other brokers and help them thrive in the industry, which he considers one of his favourite parts of his job. He is currently looking to expand his team and recruit more talent to help serve Avant’s clients and grow the brand.

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