Square One Insurance

Specialties

For as little as $ 15/​month, you can get a home insurance policy personalized to your needs. With Square One, you decide what to insure so you only pay for what you need. And, you can get an online quote in 15 minutes. Of course, you can also call for a phone quote.

History

Established in 2011.

Square One was started by a team of experienced professionals who, after years of working in the insurance industry, recognized that traditional home insurance wasn’t meeting the needs of most Canadians. Most industries — from telecommunications to electronics to banking — have evolved in the last 20 years. The home insurance industry, on the other hand, hasn’t changed since the 1970s.

Without the burden of antiquated processes and systems, Square One has developed an entirely new home insurance policy designed to meet the needs of Canadians today. The company went one step further and eliminated all unnecessary complexities built into traditional policies so that it would be both convenient and easy for people to personalize their policies. It sells and services all policies by phone and online from its head office in Vancouver, British Columbia. This allows the company to keep its overhead costs low, so it can pass on the savings to its customers.

Meet the Business Owner

Daniel M.

Business Owner

After 16 years in progressively senior positions in the insurance industry, Daniel co-​founded Square One Insurance after identifying gaps in Canadian home insurance. As President + CEO, he is not only responsible for the strategic direction of the company, he also plays an active role in everything from product and marketing to supplier and investor relations.

Prior to starting Square One, Daniel was Vice President of Insurance and Travel at BCAA. The associations’s insurance operations were recognized as one of Western Canada’s most successful. While at BCAA, he was recognized as a progressive leader who both develops and executes challenging operational transformations.

Daniel has a bachelor of commerce and a master of business administration, both from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation and a general insurance license level 3 in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.