Fred MorisonCPA

Fred Morison stands at the helm of Morison Insurance Brokers, a brokerage whose history spans an remarkable 129 years—making it one of Ontario's oldest and most established insurance institutions. As President and CEO, Fred has guided the company to its crowning achievement: being named Ontario's #1 Insurance Broker by the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario.

The Morison Insurance story began in 1895, and Fred's stewardship since 1994 has transformed what was a single Hamilton office into a multi-location powerhouse with over 80 insurance professionals. His CPA designation brings financial discipline and business acumen to insurance operations, enabling Morison Insurance to serve clients with both coverage expertise and sound business counsel.

Fred's specialty in owner-operator insurance stems from decades of working with independent truckers in the Hamilton region—a critical hub for Ontario's steel, manufacturing, and logistics industries. He understands the unique challenges facing owner-operators: managing cash flow, building authority, maintaining CVOR compliance, and protecting a truck that represents both livelihood and life savings.

The Mount Hope location near Hamilton International Airport positions Morison Insurance at a crossroads of trucking activity, serving operators running local routes, long-haul corridors, and cross-border operations. Fred's team handles everything from first-time authority applications to established owner-operators seeking competitive renewals.

Fred's approach to owner-operator insurance emphasizes education and risk management. His contributions to Ontario Trucking Insurance focus on helping independent truckers understand their coverage options, avoid common pitfalls, and build sustainable trucking businesses. His practical advice reflects three decades of watching trucking businesses succeed—and learning from those that didn't have adequate protection.