Intact Ventures

Intact Ventures is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, which specializes in property and casualty insurance in Canada and the United States. The company provides a wide range of insurance products tailored to both individuals and businesses. Its offerings include personal auto insurance, coverage for recreational vehicles, and protection for homes and personal property against various risks. For commercial clients, Intact Ventures delivers insurance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, covering commercial property, liability, and vehicles. Additionally, the company offers specialty insurance products catering to diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, and entertainment. Intact Ventures markets its services under several well-known brands, including Intact Insurance and belairdirect, utilizing a vast network of brokers and independent agencies to reach customers effectively. Founded in 1809 and based in Toronto, Intact Financial Corporation has established itself as a significant player in the insurance industry.

Aaron Hoffman

Senior Associate

Justin Smith-Lorenzetti

Vice President, Investments

Past deals in Insurance Brokers

Ledger Investing

Series B in 2022
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Coterie Insurance

Series B in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.

Frank Cowan Company

Acquisition in 2019
Frank Cowan Company is a leader in providing specialized insurance programs, including risk management and claims services to municipalities, healthcare, education, community, children’s and social service organizations across Canada. Proven industry knowledge, gained through over nine decades of partnering with insurance companies and independent brokers, gives Frank Cowan Company the ability to effectively manage the necessary risk, advisory and claims services for both standard and complex issues.
The Guarantee Company of North America is a Canadian-owned insurance company with customers in Canada and the U.S. Two-thirds of its business is specialty lines and surety and one-third personal lines including a high net worth home and auto insurance portfolio in Canada.

Minuto Seguros

Venture Round in 2019
Minuto Seguros is an insurance brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1993. The firm specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products for individuals and families, including auto, personal accident, home, life, and travel insurance. Additionally, Minuto Seguros offers business insurance to protect corporate assets against risks such as fires, thefts, and natural disasters, along with health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits. The company operates through multiple channels, including telephone, email, SMS, and online chat, ensuring accessible support and guidance from specialized consultants. Minuto Seguros emphasizes a user-friendly online platform, allowing clients to easily search for and purchase personalized insurance policies, providing them with the freedom to research options and make informed decisions.

OneBeacon Insurance Group

Acquisition in 2017
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. provides specialty property and casualty insurance products and services through its subsidiaries. The company operates two main segments: Specialty Products and Specialty Industries. The Specialty Products segment offers a diverse range of coverages, including provider excess insurance, multi-line package solutions, various liability insurances, and environmental risk solutions. In contrast, the Specialty Industries segment focuses on property and casualty insurance tailored for specific sectors such as technology, life sciences, telecommunications, and entertainment. This segment also provides accident coverages and identity theft management services. OneBeacon's products are distributed through independent agencies, regional and national brokers, wholesalers, and managing general agencies across the United States. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, OneBeacon Insurance Group operates as a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation as of September 2017.

Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited

Acquisition in 2014
Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited is a privately owned property and casualty insurance company domiciled in St. John's, Newfoundland. Metro General was incorporated in 1972. Its 23 employees offer home, auto and liability insurance to consumers through a network of brokers located throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and in rural Nova Scotia.

Jevco Insurance Company

Acquisition in 2012
Jevco Insurance Company is a prominent provider of specialty and niche insurance products based in Mississauga, Canada. The company specializes in offering a range of automobile insurance services, catering to both personal and commercial needs. By focusing on unique insurance solutions, Jevco addresses the diverse requirements of individuals and businesses, establishing itself as a key player in the Canadian insurance market.

AXA Canada

Acquisition in 2011
AXA Canada (www.axa.ca) and its 2,300 employees offer home, auto and business insurance as well as life insurance products through a network of 1,300 brokerages and 2,700 independent insurance advisors. In 2010, AXA Canada direct premiums written amounted to $2.0 billion making the company the 6th largest P&C insurer in the country. Over the last five years, the company has grown annually by more than 7% and has outperformed the industry with an average combined ratio of 92.2%.