About MBC
Operating in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, McAvoy, Belan & Campbell is one of the area’s most established firms — offering a full range of insurance products with honest advice grounded in over a century of industry experience.
Why Choose MBC
MBC's value lies in a relationship-based service model used with every customer — individuals, families, small businesses, and large corporations alike. Because no two customers are the same, we assign a dedicated Broker or Advisor to assess each client's specific needs and offer a tailored range of product options.
Our firm represents over 25 Canadian and international insurance and financial services institutions — giving our Brokers and Advisors tremendous choice in coverage and investment plans at highly competitive rates.
Our customers can rest assured that the MBC team is accessible 24/7/365 to respond to questions and unplanned incidents. We're committed to being here whenever the need arises.
Our client-first process — every policy, every time.
Our Story
From a single agency in the Hydro Building in 1923 to a full service brokerage joining the Verge Insurance Group — the work has always been the same.
April 2026
In April 2026, McAvoy, Belan & Campbell Insurance and Financial Services Ltd. (MBC Financial) proudly joined the Verge Insurance Group, marking an exciting new chapter in our history. This strategic decision strengthens our presence in the Port Colborne community while expanding access to broader insurance markets, innovative solutions, and enhanced products for our clients.
1998
McAvoy Brokers Ltd. and McAvoy Campbell Financial Services Ltd. merged with Port Colborne Insurance Brokers Ltd., unifying decades of experience under one name: McAvoy, Belan & Campbell Insurance and Financial Services Ltd. Port Colborne Insurance Brokers — originally founded in 1955 as the J. Buscarino Agency and later led by Nick and Millie Belan — brought its own legacy of professionalism and client-focused care.
1993
The launch of McAvoy Campbell Financial Services Ltd. marked the firm’s evolution into a full-service brokerage. Under Chuck Campbell’s leadership, and with a growing team of financial planners, we broadened our support to comprehensive financial planning and investment solutions.
1986
The firm became McAvoy Brokers Ltd., continuing to strengthen its expertise in general insurance and group benefit plans.
1979 – 1982
Ken McAvoy Jr. joined in 1979, bringing international underwriting experience from Lloyd’s of London. In 1982, Tim McAvoy joined the firm, further strengthening commercial insurance capabilities. Together they modernized and grew the business.
1962 – 1996
Additions to the King Street office were completed in 1962 and again in 1996, supporting a growing team and the introduction of advancing technology and services.
1945
Harold Parker joined the firm to form McAvoy & Parker Ltd., broadening offerings to include life, disability, and group insurance, along with real estate services. That same year, the business relocated to its current home at 350 King Street in Port Colborne.
1942
After serving in World War II and graduating from the University of Toronto, Ken McAvoy Sr. returned to join the family business. He led the company for more than 40 years, shaping it into the respected brokerage it is today.
1923
The A.P. McAvoy Agency was founded by Ambrose McAvoy as a general insurance agency, located in the Hydro Building on Clarence Street in Port Colborne. The business was built on service, trust, and strong community relationships — values that continue to guide us today.
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