Changing the way you think about insurance
If you read the vision, mission, and value statements for various companies, you’ll find they all sound the same. In fact, it’s tough to distinguish one company from another.
At Square One, everything we do is guided by three simple principles.
- Treat people the right way
- Take ownership and solve problems
- Be creative and take calculated risks

Square One Insurance Services is an insurance agency (or brokerage) that serves British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
We are authorized to issue, bill and service policies on behalf of our underwriters. We represent The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia. Continue reading to learn more about Square One.
We are licensed and regulated by:
Team members
A company is nothing without the team that runs it. As you’ll learn, Square One is comprised of a team of professionals who have worked in the insurance industry for years.
Click on the link below for photos of, and short bios on, our leaders, board directors, and team members.
Key suppliers
It takes a group of closely aligned companies to deliver the best home insurance policy in North America. Square One has long-term relationships with its underwriting and claims suppliers.
For information on a specific supplier, click on the appropriate links below.
Career opportunities
Thinking about a career in insurance? Looking to work with a tight-knit team where your expertise is both respected and valued? If so, Square One might be the right place for you.
Click on the link below to learn about working at Square One.
Square One opened on January 5, 2011. It was started by a team of experienced professionals who, after years of working in the insurance industry, recognized that traditional home insurance wasn’t meeting the needs of most consumers.
Most industries — from electronics, telecommunications, to banking — have evolved in the last 20 years. The home insurance industry, on the other hand, hasn’t changed since the 1970s. Without the burden of antiquated processes and systems, Square One developed an entirely new home insurance system designed to meet the needs of consumers today.
We also eliminated all unnecessary complexities built into traditional policies so that it would be both convenient and easy for people to personalize their policies. Policies are sold and serviced by phone and online from our head office in Vancouver, British Columbia. This helps keep overhead costs low, so then we can pass on the savings to our customers.
As mentioned earlier, Square One is a licensed insurance agency (or brokerage). Our company and employees hold licenses in each jurisdiction served. Square One is not a member of any insurance associations.
Sales and service support is provided from our head office in Vancouver, British Columbia. By keeping most functions centralized, we can keep costs low and pass on savings to you. We use local claims adjusters and vendors that are based in the communities they serve.