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Montreal Selects Jones Insurance for Municipal Brokerage Services

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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Montreal issued a Request for Proposal for a new insurance broker, receiving three bids from Jones Insurance, BFL Canada, and BrokerLink. Staff recommends Jones Insurance for a five-year term because it is the lowest bidder. The brokerage fee for Jones Insurance is capped at $30,000 to $40,000 per year.

From elliotlakestandard.ca

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The city sought a competitive open RFP to maximize transparency and obtain value for taxpayers. The selection of Jones Insurance is expected to save the city $70,000 annually compared to current costs.

From elliotlakestandard.ca

Who's involved

  • BFL CANADASubmitted a bid for the municipal insurance brokerage services.
  • MontrealIssued the Request for Proposal for the municipal insurance broker.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BFL CANADASpeculative

    Might see its competitive position impacted by losing the municipal brokerage contract.

  • MontrealSpeculative

    Could achieve $70,000 in annual cost savings through the new contract.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

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