CBN Welcomes Two More Members!

TORONTO, ON, APRIL 14, 2026/insPRESS/ – CBN, the exclusive peer advisory group for high-performing brokers in Canada, is pleased to announce the addition of Coughlin Insurance Brokers, Winnipeg, MB and Ontario West Insurance Brokers, London, ON, further strengthening its national network of leading independent brokerages.

“Aligning our brokerage with CBN will allow us to continue to grow, share insights, and learn best practices alongside other leading independent brokers,” says Matthew Coughlin, President & CEO of Coughlin Insurance Brokers. “We’ve built strong momentum across our business, and joining CBN felt like a natural fit as we continue to expand.”

“We see strong value in being in the room with like‑minded peers to work through challenges together and learn from solutions others have already implemented,” says Traci Boland, Partner at Ontario West Insurance Brokers. “At the same time, we look forward to contributing our own experience and insights to the CBN community.”

“We’re very pleased to welcome Coughlin Insurance Brokers and Ontario West Insurance Brokers,” says Lorie Phair, President of CBN. “By joining CBN, members gain access to a trusted environment where high‑performing brokers can openly share ideas, challenge perspectives, and support collective growth and long‑term success.”

About CBN

For the independent broker committed to success, CBN is the exclusive peer advisory group that helps build and sustain high-performing brokerages through shared best practices, expertise and advice.With over 30 member firms, 100 offices, 4,000 employees, and representing more than $3.5 billion in property-casualty premiums, CBN provides national reach with a local touch.

CBN member brokers offer expertise across personal, commercial, employee benefits, life, and financial services, ensuring Canadians receive the highest standard of quality products, risk management advice and service. CBN also provides independent, high-performing brokerages with a unique way to grow and innovate their businesses by leveraging the collective wisdom, experience, and connections of their peers. Evolving from a best-practices forum established in 2002, CBN fosters innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to growth and performance ensuring that members deliver superior value to clients, employees, and insurer partners.

Exclusively focused on the success of independent brokers.

 For more information on CBN and our member brokers, visit canadianbrokernetwork.com