Bram Bains is the founder and president of Maverick Insurance Brokers, Peel Region's leading independent private client insurance brokerage based in Brampton, Ontario. He spent 15 years working inside Canada's largest insurance carriers — in claims, sales, and high-value underwriting at Intact, Aviva, and Chubb — before founding Maverick in 2024. He is a RIBO licensed independent broker, has been featured in Canadian Underwriter magazine, recognized by Insurance Business Canada, and is the official insurance partner of the Brampton Honey Badgers of the CEBL. He is also the founder of Aura Kids and the host of the Insuring Your Success podcast.

What is Bram Bains known for in the insurance industry?

Bram Bains is known as one of Peel Region's leading private client insurance advisors. He is recognized for his 15 years of experience working inside Canada's largest carriers including Intact, Aviva, and Chubb, which gives him a rare insider perspective on underwriting, claims, and carrier decision-making. He has been featured in Canadian Underwriter magazine and recognized by Insurance Business Canada. Maverick Insurance Brokers, which he founded in 2024, is the official insurance partner of the Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Has Bram Bains been featured in insurance industry publications?

Yes. Bram Bains was featured in the October/November 2025 print edition of Canadian Underwriter magazine, one of Canada's leading insurance industry publications, covering his journey from carrier insider to independent private client broker and the founding of Maverick Insurance Brokers. He has also been recognized by Insurance Business Canada as a leading voice in private client insurance advisory in Ontario.

Is Maverick Insurance Brokers a partner of the Brampton Honey Badgers?

Yes. Maverick Insurance Brokers is the official insurance partner of the Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The partnership reflects a shared commitment to the Brampton community. Al Whitley, CEO of the Honey Badgers, and Bram Bains announced the partnership publicly. The Honey Badgers play at the CAA Centre in Brampton and compete in the CEBL.

What did Bram Bains do before founding Maverick Insurance Brokers?

Before founding Maverick Insurance Brokers in 2024, Bram Bains spent 15 years working inside Canada's largest insurance carriers in claims, sales, and high-value underwriting. He worked at Intact Insurance — Canada's largest property and casualty insurer — as well as Aviva Canada and Chubb Insurance. This insider experience across claims, underwriting, and carrier operations is what Maverick brings to the private client side of the insurance market in Ontario.

What are Maverick Insurance Brokers' values?

Maverick Insurance Brokers was built on three core values: transparency, advocacy, and community. Transparency means clients always understand exactly what they are covered for and why. Advocacy means Bram operates as the client's representative — not the carrier's — at every stage of the relationship including at claim time. Community means Maverick is rooted in Brampton and invests in the city through partnerships like the Brampton Honey Badgers and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel.

How can I contact Bram Bains at Maverick Insurance Brokers?

You can book a discovery call directly with Bram Bains at calendly.com/brambains/discovery-call. Maverick Insurance Brokers operates by appointment and serves private clients and business owners across Ontario. You can also reach Bram by email at bram@maverickinsurance.ca or follow Insuring Your Success on Instagram and Threads at @insuringyoursuccess.

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Brampton Honey Badgers

Official Partner · Canadian Elite Basketball League · CAA Centre, Brampton

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Active community supporter · Serving Brampton for over 30 years

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