About Us

WHO WE ARE

Since 1988, Meadwell, Mowat & Fennell Insurance & Financial Services has been your trusted family-run insurance broker. With a comprehensive range of products—from life and travel insurance to health and commercial coverage—we’re dedicated to finding the right solutions for you and your family’s needs.

Our History

For over 90 years, our firm has been built on a foundation of family values, community connection, and unwavering commitment to our clients — a legacy shaped by the people and partnerships that have defined our journey

1932

Vick Insurance is Founded
George Vick opens Vick Insurance at the four corners of downtown Whitby

1952

Mowat Insurance Begins
Founded by Warren Mowat, a community leader and future mayor

1980–1983

New Brokerages Emerge
Bob Stroud and the Fennells establish their firms, adding to the growing local insurance community

1998

Four Firms Merge
Vick, Mowat, Stroud, and Fennell Insurance join forces to form
Stroud Meadwell Mowat & Fennell at 413 Dundas St. E, Whitby.

2015–2017

New Generation Leads
Kristen and Scott Meadwell assume leadership, consolidating ownership under
Kriswell Inc. and Meadwell Inc.

Today

Unified as Meadwell Mowat & Fennell
Rooted in decades of trust, we're proud to serve with integrity, expertise, and a client-first approach

The Team

Kristen Meadwell

Owner & Principal Broker

Scott Meadwell

Owner & Commercial Lines Manager

Nancy Zabizewski

Office Manager

Mackenzie Haley

Team Lead

Laura Higgins

Life Manager & Personal Lines Broker

Maureen Dimitrovski

Receptionist

Heather Pitre

Personal Lines Producer

Barb Bowen

Personal Lines Broker

Victoria Reid

Personal Lines Broker

Kim Hitchon

Personal Lines Broker

Sally Cairns

Personal Lines Broker

George Santiangco

Personal Lines Broker

Amaris Facey

Personal Lines Broker

Shari Mohammed

Commercial Lines Broker

Taylor Smith

Personal Lines Broker

Chris Meadwell

Personal Lines Broker

Tara Brunt

Technical Service Representative

Montana Stewart

Receptionist

Weldon Zabizewski

Producer

Our Impact

As a locally owned business, we understand the value of community. That’s why we’re proud to support and collaborate with other local businesses. When we invest in each other, we strengthen our neighborhoods, fuel local economies, and create lasting connections.