BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated commercial insurance brokerage and consulting services firms in Canada. Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA has over 1,500 employees in Canada. Our professionals are located in 27 cities across the country and include specialists in sectors such as Directors and Officers Liability, Financial Institutions, Professional Liability, Construction, Surety Bonds, Cargo and International Logistics…
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BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated commercial insurance brokerage and consulting services firms in Canada.
Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA has over 1,500 employees in Canada. Our professionals are located in 27 cities across the country and include specialists in sectors such as Directors and Officers Liability, Financial Institutions, Professional Liability, Construction, Surety Bonds, Cargo and International Logistics, Architects and Engineers, Health and Pharmaceutical, Real Estate and Transportation.
BFL CANADA strongly believes in the benefits of working in partnership with clients. Our company has experienced tremendous growth, due to our reliability in executing our mandates and our persistence in "delivering the goods".
Our passion for the business and our desire to meet and exceed the expectations of clients are key to delivering our services - our clients’ loyalty attests to this.
Originally built on niches, for over 38 years BFL CANADA has carved a place for itself in all economic sectors, thus competing with major U.S. brokerage firms. Our client base is made up of a wide range of Canadian and international organizations, as well as major associations and groups. With the specific needs of each client in mind, we help them define their particular risk management strategy, advise them, and explore the best possible solutions for their particular situation.
Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
BFL CANADA is a registered trade-mark of First Lion Holdings Inc. used under license by its subsidiaries, which include BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance Services Inc. and BFL CANADA Benefits.
LinkedIn followers
24,900
People associated on LinkedIn
1,547
Reported office locations
2001, McGill College, Suite 2200, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, CA
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, British-Columbia V6E 2K3, CA
200 - 1167 Kensington Crescent NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1X7, CA
181 University Avenue, Suite 1700, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3M7, CA
3448 Stanley, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1R8, CA
200-1167 Kensington Crescent Northwest, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1X7 , CA
313-9426 51 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5A6, CA
45 Westwind Drive, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia B3Z 1K6 , CA
108-347 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 8C7, CA
343 Preston St, Suite 410, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1N4, CA
2590, boulevard Laurier, Bureau TBC 600, Quebec, Quebec G1V 4M6, CA
100-230 Lake Street, Red Deer County, Alberta T4E 1B9, CA
181 University Avenue, Suite 2010, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3M7, CA
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2K3, CA
187 King Street, Suite 205, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1R1, CA
110-444 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3T1 , CA
2550 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec H7T 2L1, CA
306-1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 3Y4 , CA
385 Victoria St, Prince George, British Columbia V2L 2J6, CA
465 Richmond St, Suite 300, London, Ontario N6A 5P4, CA
409 3rd Avenue South, 307, Saskatoon, Sasktachewan S7K 5R5, CA
104-650 TransCanada Highway, Salmon Arm, British Columbia V1E 2S6, CA
100 King Street West, Suite 2400, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1A2, CA
46 Anson Avenue, Unit 9, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 4R2, CA
231 Place North, 99009 102 Street, Suite 302, Grande Prairie , Alberta TBV 2V4, CA
Business categories
Employee Benefits
Risk Management
Professional Services
Insurance
Other recorded names
BFL CANADA
Specialties
Risk management consulting
Assessment of insurance needs
Development of invitations to tender
Review of contracts/leases
Employee benefits consulting
Claims management services
Risk control consulting / loss prevention
Évaluation des besoins d'assurance
Développement d'appels d'offres
Conseil en avantages sociaux
Services de gestion des réclamations
Révision de contrats/baux
Conseil en contrôle des risques et préventions des pertes
and Conseil en gestion de risques
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Insurance
Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1987
Specialties
Risk management consultingAssessment of insurance needsDevelopment of invitations to tenderReview of contracts/leasesEmployee benefits consultingClaims management servicesRisk control consulting / loss preventionÉvaluation des besoins d'assuranceDéveloppement d'appels d'offresConseil en avantages sociaux
BFL CANADA has 26 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Montréal, Toronto and Waterloo.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of industry experience and a Level 2 licence, with a university degree or professional insurance designation preferred. They need strong underwriting ability, Microsoft Word and Excel skills, and good communication and organizational skills.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 years of insurance industry experience and the RIBO professional designation. They should know insurance markets and policy wordings, communicate well in writing and speaking, and be strong with Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Office, EPIC, CSR 24, CompuQuote, Broker Portals
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 years of industry experience and the RIBO professional designation. They should know insurance markets and policy wordings, communicate well verbally and in writing, and be skilled in Microsoft Office. Strong organization, attention to detail and a service-focused approach are expected.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of relevant insurance experience, an AMF licence and willingness to get RIBO licensed. They also need professional lines knowledge, bilingual French and English, Microsoft Office skills and strong attention to detail.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
Candidates need experience coordinating digital platforms or programs, strong bilingual writing for documentation and FAQs, and comfort with billing, reconciliation and user support. The posting asks for a career-minded, collaborative professional.
Program management, Regulatory compliance, Bilingualism, Documentation, Presentation skills, Troubleshooting
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
1+ YOECandidates need a college or university diploma, strong organizational skills, and excellent Microsoft Office skills. At least one year of insurance experience is an asset, as is a RIBO licence.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
7+ YOECandidates need 7 to 10 years of claims handling experience with a strong insurance background in Auto/Transportation and Casualty lines. RIBO licensing is preferred, and strong analytical, communication and Microsoft Office skills are required.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of relevant insurance experience, an AMF licence and fluent French and English. They also need knowledge of professional lines insurance, strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
2+ YOECandidates need insurance industry experience (2+ years preferred), a Level 2 licence or willingness to obtain one, and knowledge of residential personal and commercial insurance. Strong problem-solving, multitasking and negotiation skills with carriers and underwriters are also needed.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
Candidates need well-established personal lines insurance expertise, a Level 2 licence, and good knowledge of insurance markets and policy wordings. Strong communication, organization and Microsoft Office skills are also required.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
5+ YOECandidates need 5 to 7 years of insurance industry experience, ideally in an administrative role, plus strong written and verbal communication and advanced Microsoft Office skills. RIBO licence is preferred, and candidates must be willing to obtain it.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
5+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in translation and at least 5 years of translation and revision experience, including technical content. They must be fluent in French and English, skilled in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and SDL Trados, and familiar with financial services or insurance.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
Candidates need a college diploma or university degree in progress, strong MS Office skills in Excel, Outlook and Word, and fluent French and English. Insurance experience is an asset, and attention to detail and customer service orientation are expected.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
4+ YOEBFL CANADA needs candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or a related field and 4 to 7 years of BI or analytics experience. Strong Power BI, SQL and cloud data skills are required, plus French and English bilingualism; insurance industry experience is an asset.
Power BI, SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Python
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
Candidates need a university degree (management or economics preferred), bilingual French and English skills, and advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills. Insurance brokerage or underwriting experience and an AMF insurance broker licence are assets.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
10+ YOECandidates need 10+ years of commercial insurance brokerage experience and a RIBO licence. A university degree in business or finance, or equivalent experience, is also expected, along with strong organization, presentation and MS Office skills.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of relevant insurance experience, an AMF licence and willingness to get RIBO licensed. They also need professional lines knowledge, bilingual French and English, Microsoft Office skills and strong attention to detail.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
3+ YOECandidates need a valid RIBO licence and three or more years of experience as a Client Executive. Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation and organizational skills, plus solid computer skills, are required.
Sales, Collaboration, Regulatory compliance, Public relations, Presentation skills, Communication skills
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
10+ YOE5+ MgmtCandidates need 10+ years in insurance, including at least 5 years as an account manager or executive, plus an AMF licence. Strong bilingual French and English communication, presentation skills and MS Office proficiency are required.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of insurance brokerage experience, an AMF insurance broker licence, and a university degree preferably in business or finance. They must be bilingual in French and English, comfortable with MS Office, and strong in customer service and organization.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
1+ YOECandidates need 1-3 years of similar experience, advanced PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills, and proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. They must be bilingual in French and English, with strong attention to detail, organization and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
8+ YOECandidates need at least 8 years in insurance, including 3 in account management, an AMF insurance broker licence, and a university degree, preferably in business or finance. Bilingual French and English is required, with strong MS Office skills.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
5+ YOECandidates need at least five years of insurance brokerage experience, an AMF insurance broker licence, and a university degree in business or finance or a DEC in insurance. They must be bilingual in French and English with strong analytical and organizational skills.
BFL CANADA: Financial Services Firm / Cabinet de services financiers
1+ YOECandidates need 1 to 3 years of reception or administrative experience and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. They must be bilingual in French and English, and insurance brokerage knowledge is an asset.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Postage machine, Fax server