Jamie Reid
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M&A, Innovation and Strategy Leader at Merger Key M&A Advisory
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 8 work roles 3 schools
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Jamie Reid previously worked as Founder and CEO at Merger Key M&A Advisory and Partner at Dapper Capital. Jamie Reid holds Crm, Risk Management from Risk And Insurance Management Society.

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I've spent 30 years in the insurance business, expanding my brokerage across the county and assisting one of Canada's largest independent brokerages with their national expansion. Merger Key has developed a proprietary approach to Investing for Growth, Mergers, and Acquisitions rooted in what I've learned over this incredible journey.It's been an exciting career in a very rewarding industry, and we're just getting started. I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished all these years, and it is my privilege to help others build their journey.Highlights:- CEO of #1 Brokerage in Canada 2019 and 2020- CEO of Brokerage of the year 2019- Top 10 under 40 Insurance brokers 2015- Expanded and operated businesses located in 5 provinces, serving clients across the country- Planned and launched 25 partner-broker, franchise and white-label operations- Recruited and developed one of Canada’s top leadership teams- Built and led functional departments in IT, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Service, and Underwriting- Designed and launched several branded regional and national insurance programs- Developed insurance solutions for some of the country's largest and most well-known organizations- First in Canada to launch a full digital insurance operation- Negotiated and completed over 15 acquisitions in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; including including 5 sell-side and over 10 buy-side deals as CEO and owner of the Storm Insurance Group- Developed and lead Storm into becoming a diversified national insurance brokerage with Retail, Group, Digital, and Wholesale divisions operating under the banners: A.P. Reid Insurance, MyGroup Insurance Management, ZipSure Digital Insurance and Agile Underwriting Solutions- Successfully merged and integrated the Storm Insurance Group and their 5 brands, 125 employees and 100,000 customers with the largest Canadian-owned independent brokerage, leading to the creation of a national insurance brokerage powerhouse- Sourced, negotiated and closed over 25 additional acquisitions in six provinces with this new partner; totaling over $300mil in enterprise valueLet's talk about what you want for your business. Looking to grow through acquisition, looking for ways to diversify, or ready for an exit plan? The right partner and experience on your side can make all the difference.My commitment is to deliver incredible value to partners, clients, colleagues and communities; be an agent of change when necessary; and a voice of experience at all times.

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Merger Key M&A Advisory
Merger Key M&A Advisory
M&A, Innovation and Strategy Leader
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8 roles · 34 years

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Founder And Ceo

Current

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Considering selling your business, developing a succession plan, or looking to grow through acquisitions? Reach out for a confidential discussion to learn how Merger Key could be our key to a better deal and a plan that aligns with your goals.Building a new type of M&A Advisory Firm, rooted in my past experience and focused on helping independent business.

Jul 2024 - Present

Partner

Current

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

May 2018 - Present

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

After building one of Canada’s most well known and respected Insurance Brokerages, I decided to join our firm with the Westland Insurance Group. I spent the next 3 years assisting Westland with their national expansion, including more than 25 acquisitions in Eastern Canada. Now retired from the day to day and working on many personal projects

Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

President & Ceo

Storm Insurance Group

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The Storm Insurance Group was a collection of insurance distributors and brokerage operations that operated nationally from its corporate Headquarters in Dartmouth, NS. The Storm Insurance Group included A.P. Reid Insurance Stores, A.P. Reid Commercial Insurance, MyGroup Insurance Broker Limited, ZipSure.ca and Agile Underwriting Solutions (formerly.

Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

Co-Founder

Dartmouth, NS

ZipSure.ca, now known as Westland Express was Canada's first and only 100% on-line insurance brokerage. Our first product, ZipTenant, specifically addresses the needs of landlords and tenants across Canada

Sep 2011 - Aug 2021

President

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Agile is Canada's Leading Insurance MGA and Wholesaler supporting thousands of insurance brokerages find solutions for difficult to insurer risks. As a solution driven MGA, Agile puts the broker first with a commitment to delivering the absolute best possible service, a wide variety of insurance products and access to dozens of specialty insurance markets.

Apr 2000 - Aug 2021

President

A.P. Reid Insurance Limited

100 Main Street, Suite 2020, Dartmouth, NS

As President and CEO, primarily responsible for Vision development and Strategy Execution.Innovative thinking, new product development, supplier and partner relations and leadership/talent acquisition and investment.

1992 - Aug 2021

President And Chairman

Halifax, NS

As President and then Chairman of the Insurance Brokers Association of Nova Scotia I was deeply involved in the Insurance Reforms in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
3 education records

Jamie Reid education

Crm, Risk Management

Risk And Insurance Management Society

Cip, Chartered Insurance Professional

Insurance Institute Of Canada

Caib Hons, Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker

Insurance Brokers Association Of Canada
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Jamie Reid works for Merger Key M&A Advisory.

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Jamie Reid is listed as M&A, Innovation and Strategy Leader at Merger Key M&A Advisory.

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Jamie Reid is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada while working with Merger Key M&A Advisory.

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Jamie Reid has worked for Merger Key M&A Advisory, Dapper Capital, Westland Insurance Group Ltd., Storm Insurance Group, and Zipsure Insurance Brokers Ltd..

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Jamie Reid holds Crm, Risk Management from Risk And Insurance Management Society.

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