About Us

Our Schillosophy

We have one goal: Make customers feel good.

Like the circle around our name, Schill delivers on a promise to protect. Whether you’re starting out or settling down, we have what it takes to keep you good and safe.

OUR STORY

Over 50 years of making customers feel good.

In 1972, founder Dave Schill opened the doors at a small, one-person office. In 1976, Garry Robinson joined as a partner.

Schill Robinson acquired Bennett Insurance (Coquitlam).

Schill Robinson acquired Sussex White Rock.

Schill Robinson acquired Georgia Insurance Port Moody.

Alan, Matt, and Jarett Schill became sole shareholders of Schill.

Austin Station opened its doors.

Schill Robinson acquired Pacific Rim Agencies

Our brokerage came full circle and began operating as Schill Insurance again.

Schill Insurance grew to six locations with the acquisition of Daryl Page Insurance.

Schill Insurance opened its Ocean Park office.

As the team grew, so did the need for a larger office to house our commercial and administration team. Schill Insurance opened its first non-retail location in Guildford.

Schill Insurance acquired MacDermott’s Insurance in downtown Port Alberni.

Schill Insurance acquired McBurney’s Insurance in Richmond.

Schill Insurance opened its second non-retail office in Guildford. Schill acquired Hayward Insurance, a non-retail office, and Ward Watkins Insurance, with locations in Maple Ridge and Cloverdale.

Some of our clients are third generation, and it’s encouraging to see how many of them have been with us for over 20 years. We are over 200 employees strong, and we’re excited at the opportunity of providing the best insurance to our clients.

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Our Executive Team

AI Schill

AI Schill

President

Jarett Schill

Jarett Schill

Vice President, Private Client Services

Kari Schill

Kari Schill

Chief Operating Officer

Ann-Michelle DeReus

Ann-Michelle DeReus

Vice President, Retail Sales

Sara Eslami

Sara Eslami

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett

Senior Vice President Commercial Insurance

Lianne Crawford

Lianne Crawford

Director of Training and Development

Mel Amaro

Mel Amaro

Director of Underwriting

Shanna Hemeon

Shanna Hemeon

Vice President, Business Development

Kelly Blakeborough

Kelly Blakeborough

Vice President, Personal Lines

A few words from some of our most experienced team members

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Our team is
like a volleyball
gold medal team

Michael Kwong

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So many layers of
people and supports
to give me to do
what I do

Christine Good

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The best thing that have happened to me are the learning opportunities

Natasha Dutt

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We all get along,
we all love and
support each other

Francesca Esposito

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It’s fun to be here,
it’s a fun place to work

Matthew Smythe

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You can achieve
every career goal
you’ve ever expected

Lianne Crawford

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The opportunities,
the people here
have really allowed
me to find myself

Natasha Dutt

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It’s always
a positive day here

Shirlee Wegner

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It’s a perfect balance
of a corporate culture
and a caring culture

Peter Clarke

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I am inspired
all over the place!

Lesley Huston

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