Built on a foundation of education and experience.

Andrew and Charlene have built their lives, and their business, upon a foundation of education and a passion for helping people. With a commitment to gathering information and acting in their client’s best interests, Andrew and Charlene believe in using their knowledge to guide clients, which is clearly reflected by their extensive educational backgrounds and business style. Andrew and Charlene graduated from the University of British Columbia with Bachelor of Commerce degrees and both proceeded to earn a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker diploma from the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. Continuing their education at the Insurance Institute of Canada, Andrew received a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional diploma and Charlene earned a Chartered Insurance Professional diploma.

In June 2024, Andrew and Charlene announced that Janzen Insurance partnered with Acera Insurance Services Ltd., the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada.

This is an exciting evolution that will empower our local Surrey team to continue expanding the coverages and services available to our clients and community.

While our name will change in time, the same team our clients have come to know and trust will continue to provide highly specialized insurance and risk management solutions. Learn more about this partnership.

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Andrew and Charlene

Janzen Insurance is a property and casualty insurance broker, founded by by White Rock residents, Andrew and Charlene Janzen and became part of Acera Insurance on June 01, 2024.

Jarrett Fontaine Commercial Account Manager

Jarrett joined our team in May of 2021 after his graduation from Trinity Western University with a degree in Corporate Communications. He currently works as a Commercial Account Manager and is pursuing his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. 

Since starting at Janzen, one aspect Jarrett has come to value is the importance of insurance towards loss prevention. “Every person that walks through that door owns something that matters to them, whether that be a business that puts food on the table, or a home that shelters their family; I find joy in knowing that I sell a product that helps individuals protect themself and the very livelihood they work so hard to keep.”

While hailing proudly from the beautiful canola fields of Saskatchewan, Jarrett has extended his roots to British Columbia and started a family with his wife Rachelle & son Elias. Although his extended family is far away, he says the people at Janzen Insurance have cultivated a culture that reminds him of home, “these people truly know how to love one another and that’s important to me.”

Bonnie McKissock Insurance Broker

Bonnie moved to BC from Manitoba during the first phase of the pandemic. Her professional background during her time in Manitoba consisted of both banking and finance, where she enjoyed the diversity of her role in management, specializing in problem solving, creative solutions, and client advocacy. With her passion for excellent customer service, she is diligent in understanding her clients’ questions, assessing what they need, and ensuring they leave with the right solution.

Bonnie is well-rounded, working primarily with farm insurance, while handling both home and auto insurance. With many professional designations in the banking industry to her name thus far, Bonnie is extremely driven, and has redefined herself as an insurance professional by completing the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation

Bonnie was excited to join Janzen Insurance to expand her career within the financial services industry while working with a fun group of kind, caring, and loving individuals who make up a great team.  She looks forward to interacting with and meeting more of our client base in person.

When not at work, Bonnie spends time finding adventures with her husband Greg and volunteers her time with World Triathlon and Triathlon BC as a Technical Official.

 

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Janzen Insurance has partnered with Acera Insurance. To find local jobs on the Acera Insurance careers page, please search for ‘Surrey.’

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