Our History

In a word... experience. BGM Financial has been helping individuals, employees and small businesses secure their futures with cost-effective, comprehensive products and programs since 1973. Our understanding and depth of knowledge of the group benefit and insurance industries are widely known, as is our reputation for integrity, confidentiality and commitment to our clients.

In 1973, Art Mosey moved to Cambridge from Toronto and joined Marshall Insurance Brokers Limited to develop their Employee Benefit and Life Insurance business. His first task was to bring his expertise to bear in the redesign and marketing of a low-cost benefit plan for members of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. In the first year, the plan became very popular with local businesses and has grown rapidly ever since.

Over the years, BGM’s group and life insurance business continued to expand and, in 1988, after 15 years as a division of Bradley Gaskin Marshall Insurance Brokers Limited, Bradley Gaskin Marshall Financial Services (BGM Financial), was incorporated. In 2007, The Winch Group acquired BGM Financial services Inc.

The Winch Group Inc. is one of Canada's largest independent employee benefit consulting firms with offices in Burlington, Ontario and Cambridge. An enduring commitment to client satisfaction has been the foundation of The Winch Group's success since its formation in 1994. With specialized expertise in group life and health insurance programs, pension and retirement plans, executive compensation strategies, international employee benefit programs and more, The Winch Group develops customized, cost-effective solutions for each unique employee benefit need.