Our People - Agents and Brokers
Bob Moore
-Agent
Bob graduated from the Ridgetown College of Agriculture in 1979. He joined Ayr Farmers Mutual as an Agent in 1988. Bob has been quite active in the community, having served as Chairman of the Waterloo Regional Crime Stoppers and as Chairman of Gates & Tickets for the International Plowing Match. He is currently Past-Chairman of the KW Community Foundation ... Read More
Chris Demarest
-Agent
Chris brings many years of experience to Ayr Farmers Mutual, having begun his insurance career in 1994 after graduating with a diploma in Fire Protection Engineering. Chris has a strong work ethic and commitment to providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that you are always well served and protected. Chris is a board member of the Princeton & District Housing ... Read More
Craig Van Torre
-Agent
Craig began his career in the insurance industry after graduating from the Business Insurance program at Fanshawe College in London. After working with a Specialty Underwriting company in Toronto, he joined the Ayr Farmers Mutual family in 2010 in the Underwriting Department. In 2011, Craig joined our team of agents and he looks forward to continuing to serve our ... Read More
David Hilbert
-Agent
David is a Chartered Insurance Professional and joined the Ayr Farmers Mutual family in 2011 after spending 13 years with a national independent adjusting firm. Having stood side-by-side with policyholders during their time of need, David has developed a unique understanding of the value of insurance and the importance of helping others. David and his wife live ... Read More
Doug Green
-Agent
Born and raised on a dairy farm in west Brantford, Doug graduated from the University of Guelph in 1993 with a Diploma in Agriculture. Doug joined AFM in 2011 bringing expertise in dairy cattle genetic consultation and improvement as well as experience in the field of Genomics. Having served customers in 15 counties throughout Ontario, Doug prides himself on customer ... Read More
Ed Down
-Agent
Ed has been an agent with Ayr Farmers since 1999 and previously worked as an insurance broker for an office in Woodstock. Meeting new people and assisting them with their insurance requirements is what he enjoys most about being an agent with Ayr Farmers Mutual.Ed and his wife live on their farm north of Woodstock. He has been active in the community for many years and is currently ... Read More
Jennifer Brooks
-Agent
Jennifer joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 1999 with a background in the insurance industry. She started her career at Fanshawe College where she received her business insurance diploma. From there, she became an auto claims adjuster before transferring into the sales position as an agent. Jennifer is also a very active Board of Director at the Paris Agricultural Society. ... Read More
Jim Pate
-Agent
Jim joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 2001, bringing with him extensive, first-hand knowledge of the farming community. Raised on Brantwood Farms in Brant County, he graduated from the University of Guelph, and now operates a cash crop/poultry farm in Flamboro. Jim finds that he frequently draws on his own experiences to better serve his policyholders. But it's the interaction ... Read More
Jonathan Richmond
-Agent
Jonathan joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 2002 after working for several years as an independent insurance adjuster. He is a graduate of the Mohawk College Insurance Program and received his CIP (certified insurance professional) Certificate in 2006. Jonathan enjoys helping with maple syrup production on his parents' farm in New Dundee ... Read More
Kevin McComb
-Agent
Kevin was born and raised in the St. George area, where he graduated from the Mohawk College Insurance Administration Program, Hamilton. He gained his insurance experience with a brokerage firm in Brantford prior to joining Ayr Farmers Mutual in 1996. Kevin and his wife and two children reside in St. George, where Kevin is actively involved in the community supporting local ... Read More
Mark McMahon
-Agent
Mark joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 2011 bringing over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. He was raised in Innerkip and graduated from Huron Park Secondary School in Woodstock. Upon completion of the Business Insurance program at Fanshawe College in London, Mark began his insurance career and has enjoyed advising and serving his policyholders ever ... Read More
Martin Mason
-Agent
Martin was born and raised in the UK – the son of a dairy farmer and Jersey breeder. He graduated with an Honours Degree in Agriculture (Animal Production) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. He worked for a few years on the family dairy farm, where they also operated a milk retail business, before moving to Canada in 1982. Here he was fortunate ... Read More
Miguel De Sousa
-Agent
Miguel De Sousa was born and raised in Kitchener. He resided in British Columbia for three years where he completed the Accounting Management program at Douglas College. Upon returning to Ontario, Miguel continued his accounting studies with the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. Since his academic years, Miguel spent time employed in different industries only to realize ... Read More
Neil Beaton
-Agent
Neil was raised in the village of Princeton, being the 4th generation in his family to be involved in the dairy and cheese industry. He joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 1986 and has served on various committees and workgroups that have helped make Ayr Farmers Mutual a leader in the insurance business. Neil enjoys working with people and lending a supportive hand.Neil an... Read More
Sandy File
-Agent
Sandy joined the Ayr Farmers' Agent Team in 1994 after successfully completing the OMIA Agent's Licensing Course. She is also a graduate from Paris District High School and the University of Waterloo. There have been various committees, within Ayr Farmers Mutual, that she has sat on to help the company work towards positive growth.Sandy grew up in St. George where she now ... Read More
Dalrymple Insurance Brokers Ltd.
-Broker
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Pirie & Burgess Insurance Brokers Inc.
-Broker
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