Fergus, Ontario History
The earliest historical reference for the Fergus Office of Ostic Insurance Brokers is an operating contract from Economical Mutual Insurance company issued in 1880 to A.C. Hamilton. The origins of this family owned business stayed true through to 1934 when J. Milligan became involved.
Family roots once again took hold when Ivan Ostic purchased Northmore Insurance, Youngblood Insurance, McNiven Insurance and eventually bought out Milligan Insurance the next year. Ivan’s sons entered the business in 1979 and 1981. Brokerage acquisitions through the 1980’s included the purchase of Hawkins Insurance, Guelph Insurance, and the Gilchrist Agency business. A merger with Waind Insurance brokers took place in 1995 – another long time family and community based business.
The company continued on its family owned journey as Tom Waind became vice-president of Ostic Insurance Brokers in 2001 and Jamie Ostic assumed the presidency the same year. Both Tom and Jamie continue to lead the strategic business focus of the organization today.
Fergus Community Involvement
Ostic Insurance Brokers is proud of their involvement in the Fergus community. Insurance brokers with a community orientation, The Ostic Group loves supporting community organizations and fundraisers with the end goal of supporting a community that has done so much for them. Some of their recent involvement includes:
Lions Foundation of Canada
Donation to the Christmas Parade
Fergus Community Sports Teams
Fergus Minor Hockey
Highland Rugby
Youth Soccer
Co-Ed Softball
Community Based Charitable Events
Donation to the Groves Memorial Hospital
Donation to the Walk for Haiti
Organized a ball hockey tournament for the Power of Play
Participated in the Relay for Life
Donation to the Curl for a CauseFergus Minor Hockey
Highland Rugby
Youth Soccer
Co-Ed Softball
Community Based Charitable Events
Donation to the Groves Memorial Hospital
Donation to the Walk for Haiti
Organized a ball hockey tournament for the Power of Play
Participated in the Relay for Life
Donation to the Curl for a Cause
Fergus Cultural Events
Sponsor of the Fergus Highland Games
Fergus Agricultural Events
Contact Information for the Fergus Office
210 St Patrick Street W, P.O. Box 245
Fergus, Ontario
N1M 2W8
Phone: (519) 843-2540
Fax: (519) 843-7171
