About Garrett Agencies
Personalized insurance planning since 1966
Founded in 1966, Garrett Agencies now serves over 15,000 individual clients and businesses across Canada and around the world.
Our story
A family business since 1966.
The people who set up your coverage are the people who will still be here when you need it.
Three generations, one firm
- 1966IRichard “Dick” GarrettFounded the firm in Calgary.
- 1976IIJack GarrettJoined the firm. Leads it today as President and Principal Advisor.
- 2011IIIKyle GarrettJoined the firm as a licensed advisor, the third generation.
- 202660 yearsThis December, sixty years since the firm opened.
The firm has stayed in one family for three generations, and independent throughout. The practice that sets up your coverage is the one you’ll call at renewal, at claim time and when you retire.
Where we work
Licensed in seven provinces and territories, with clients across Canada and around the world.
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories
What we do
Independent advice, on your side
For individuals, families and businesses
Insurance, tax and estate planning
We’re an independent brokerage, not tied to any one insurer. We get to know your circumstances, recommend what fits, and stay with you as your needs change.
We provide tax and estate planning, and work alongside your accountant, lawyer and other specialists when a plan calls for their expertise.
For engineers and geoscientists
Engineers Canada-sponsored plans
We’re the exclusive authorized advisor for the Engineers Canada-sponsored insurance plans for members of:
- APEGA Alberta and Northwest Territories
- EGM Manitoba
- APEGNB New Brunswick
Advice and service are included at no additional cost. Occasionally, a complex case needs an additional fee. If so, we’ll always tell you in writing first. How we’re compensated
Who we work with
The right experts, around one advisor
Because we’re independent, we can bring together the insurers and specialists your situation calls for, and keep the advice objective.
Canada’s largest insurers
We work with all of them, and know their products in depth.
Specialists when you need them
Accountants, lawyers, actuaries and other tax and estate professionals.
Your advisor
Garrett Agencies
Independent since 1966
You
Objective advice, matched to your circumstances
About us
How we work
- How we’re compensated How an independent brokerage is paid, in plain language.
- Where we’re licensed The seven provinces and territories where we’re licensed.
- Carrier partners The insurers we work with to find the right fit for you.
- Client commitment What you can expect from us, and how to raise a concern.
A question about your coverage? Ask us.
No obligation. We’ll tell you plainly what we think, including when you already have what you need.