Top Insurance Brokers in Hamilton

Market research for Harmonyplan

Quick guide: This report contains market research to help build your side business. Tap any section heading to expand and view details. Take your time reviewing each section before making decisions.

Competitor Comparison

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Broker Website Social Insurance Types
Morison Insurance morisoninsurance.ca Facebook Home, Auto, Condo, Commercial, Travel, Luxury
Lawrie Insurance lawriegroup.com Instagram Personal, Corporate, Benefits, Retirement
Mitchell & Abbott mitchellandabbott.com Instagram Commercial, Home, Auto, Life
Billyard Insurance thebig.ca Facebook Life, Home, Auto, Commercial, Travel
BrokerLink brokerlink.ca Not listed Home, Auto, Life, Travel, Farm

Other Local Providers

Anthony Brennan (Desjardins)

Website: anthonybrennan.ca

Insurance Types: Auto, Home, Life, Business, Loans

All-Risks Insurance

Website: all-risks.com

Insurance Types: Auto, Home, Life, Business

Lakeside Insurance

Website: lakesideinsurancefinancial.com

Insurance Types: Home, Auto, Business, Financial

McDougall Insurance

Website: mcdougallinsurance.com

Social: Facebook

Insurance Types: Auto, Home, Business, Farm

ThinkInsure

Website: thinkinsure.ca

Insurance Types: Auto, Condo, Tenant, High-Risk

Recommended Ad Strategy

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Quick recommendation: Start with Facebook Ads for your side business. It's cost-effective and ideal for local outreach in Hamilton.

Why Facebook?

  • Lowest average cost per click (~$0.93 CAD)
  • Popular among local Hamilton competitors
  • Supports visual storytelling and testimonials
  • WhatsApp/Messenger integration for quick client responses

Future Expansion

Once your Facebook campaigns show consistent results, consider:

  • Google Display Ads (for broader awareness)
  • Instagram Reels (for visual engagement)
  • LinkedIn (for high-income clients and group insurance)

Facebook Ad Costs (2025)

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Understanding ad costs is crucial for your side business budget planning. Facebook offers the most cost-effective option.

Average Costs

  • Cost per click: $0.93 CAD
  • Cost per 1,000 impressions: $14.03 CAD

Monthly Budget Scenarios

  • $100/month: Approximately 107 clicks
  • $250/month: Approximately 269 clicks
  • $500/month: Approximately 538 clicks

Comparing Platforms

  • Facebook: ~$0.93 per click
  • LinkedIn: $2-$3 per click
  • Google Search: $1-$2 per click (insurance keywords)

Even modest investments on Facebook can yield meaningful results. Align your monthly budget with your business goals.

How Often to Run Ads

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Regular investment in Facebook ads improves ad learning and reach. Start with shorter durations, then adjust based on results.

Getting Started

  • Run initial campaigns for at least 7 days
  • Facebook's algorithm needs time to learn and optimize
  • Start with daily budgets of $10-$20 CAD

What to Monitor

  • Click-through rate: Are users engaging?
  • Cost per click: Is it within budget?
  • Conversions: Are you getting leads?

Scaling Strategy

After a successful 7-day campaign:

  1. Review results in Ads Manager
  2. Scale budget by 20-30% for successful ads
  3. Pause underperforming ads
  4. Test new audiences with small budgets

Remember: Advertising is an evolving process. Regular reviews and optimization are key to success.