How We Started

McBurney’s Insurance was started in 1921 by Hugh A McBurney.

After returning from overseas as a Captain in World War I, he settled on a family farm on Cambie Road in Richmond. He became a Wawanesa representative to augment his farming income. He was active in local politics and later as an elected official to the Richmond School Board. He was involved in the Royal Canadian Legion. From 1921 to the early sixties, Mr. McBurney ran the company himself.

In the early sixties, McBurney’s Insurance was located on the present site of Staples in the former Food Fair building. In 1978 a new shopping centre was built and McBurney’s established itself within the mall at #1 6340 No. 3 Road and where you can visit us even today.

Previous partners (now retired) were Charlie Hughes, Gordon Billings and Terry Graham. Today Pat Lambert, Cathy Yole and Bret Palmer are the very proud partners of McBurney’s Insurance. We also have a wonder conscientious staff here to help take care of your insurance requirements.

Our Insurance Companies
The companies we use to ensure we can serve you best.

Wawanesa Insurance
Residential
Commercial

Aviva
Residential
Commercial

Canadian Northern Shield
Commercial
Residential

AXA Insurance
Residential
Commercial

Coast Underwriters
Watercraft

Elite
Motorhomes
Trailers
Campers
Mobile Homes

T.I.C.
Travel insurance co-coordinators

ICBC
Autoplan

And several other specialty markets