It gives us great pleasure to announce that McBain Insurance Agency located in Summerland BC has joined the Kootenay Insurance Services team effective June 1, 2017.

Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. represents many of Canada’s largest and most stable Insurance Companies providing home, auto , commercial , recreation and travel insurance through it’s multi branch network with locations in Kimberley, Cranbrook, Invermere, Trail, Nelson and Crawford Bay. Founded on a strategic partnership leveraging the strengths of Kootenay Savings Credit Union, East Kootenay Community Credit Union , Nelson and District Credit Union and now Summerland & District Credit Union .

McBain Insurance Agency has operated in Summerland since 1970 and is a wholly owned division of Summerland Credit Union providing home, auto , commercial ,recreation and travel insurance . McBain Insurance is also an ICBC appointed agent therefore in addition to auto insurance , enhanced ICBC services such as drivers licensing.
Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd and McBain Insurance Agency will continue to operate under their individual established names and locations.

“This provides a great opportunity for Kootenay Insurance to expand beyond the Kootenay Region with two companies that hold similar values with an emphasis on our employees and to provide superior service and products to our clients” says John Sullivan CEO of Kootenay Insurance.

Kelly Marshall CEO of Summerland Credit Union added “ we are absolutely delighted to be combining our insurance operations with Kootenay Insurance Services. Through this new venture we will now have the strength and economies of scale to not only add value for our members and clients through access to a broader range of insurance products and suppliers but this transaction will also provide opportunity for employee development and advancement. This is a culmination of a two year review and evaluation process to determine the best option for members, employees and the credit union.”

With a vision of being our communities choice for insurance , this merger strengthens those roots.

Sincerely,

John Sullivan, CEO
Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd.

Kelly Marshall, CEO
Summerland Credit Union

 

 

Kootenay Insurance Services is happy to announce that we have added Family Insurance Solutions to our portfolio of companies.

Established in 1989, Family Insurance was created to provide Home and Auto coverage to BC Residence.

We encourage you to contact any of our KIS locations today to see how Family’s Optional Vehicle Coverages compare.

Cranbrook KIS is again participating in the Annual Santa Claus Parade as well as collecting donations on behalf of the local Food Bank.

So while your enjoying the Santa Claus Parade, take a moment to drop by Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. with a food or cash donation. Any donation will also get your name into a draw to win the Inflatable Penguin Display that will be on top of our KIS car in the parade.