Almost 60 years of one family helping another
Monteiro Insurance Brokers began with one man helping his neighbours. It is still a family business, and that idea of service is still how we work.
Where it started
In 1964, Jose Monteiro left the island of Santa Maria in the Azores, where he had been raised and educated, and came to Canada. His English allowed him to help newly arrived Portuguese families in Galt. He helped them find work and housing, translated for them and supported them in any way he could.
In 1968 he began selling insurance and financial products in Galt. The way he treated people, as neighbours first, became the way the business works.
The next generation
Jose’s son Paul joined the family firm in April 1990 and is now our Principal Broker. Following his father’s example, Paul has given back to the community, as a past treasurer and vice-president of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Cambridge branch and as a member of the City of Cambridge Riverbank Development Advisory Committee.
Today, families trust us across generations. Many of our clients first came to us through their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents.
What we believe
As brokers, we represent you, not the insurance company. We would rather explain a policy twice than have you discover a gap at claim time. And when you call, you reach a person at our office, never an automated phone system.
Inside 12 Cambridge Street
Our home since 2018, right behind City Hall in downtown Galt. Drop in during business hours and you will meet the people in these photos.
The whole team outside 12 Cambridge Street 
The team in the atrium 
Gilda, often the first person you meet 
Sandy, with Monteiro since 2004 
Sherry, our bookkeeper 
Jose and Paul 
Mena and Paul out front
Celebrating 47 years
Thank you, Teresa
For 47 years, Teresa Lima has been much more than a colleague. She has been a trusted friend, a mentor and an important part of our workplace family. Her dedication, positive attitude and willingness to help others have touched the lives of many people over the years. As she begins a well-earned retirement, we celebrate an amazing career and thank her for the countless contributions, memories and friendships built along the way.
Congratulations on an extraordinary career, and best wishes for a wonderful retirement.
Come see us behind City Hall
We are a short walk from Cambridge City Hall in downtown Galt. Drop in during business hours, or call ahead and we will have your file ready.
Address
12 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 3R7
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Hours
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.