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Pitcher & Doyle Comes Together with Unity Managing Underwriters and Armis Insurance Solutions
Mississauga, ON, November 26, 2025 – Pitcher & Doyle, Navacord Partners and recognized leader in insurance solutions for the automotive dealership industry, is pleased to announce its upcoming amalgamation with Unity Managing Underwriters and Armis Insurance Solutions, which will take effect December 1, 2025.
The newly combined entity will operate under the Pitcher & Doyle name, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of all three businesses. This strategic amalgamation brings together complementary organizations with shared values, aligned product offerings, and a deep commitment to client service. The expanded Pitcher & Doyle will offer a more comprehensive suite of insurance and underwriting solutions, particularly within the dealership space, while maintaining the personalized service clients have come to trust from each business.
Founded in 1980 and based in Mississauga, Pitcher & Doyle is a trusted provider of insurance programs tailored to the dealership industry. Known for managing the Preferred Dealer Protection Program, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering industry-specific underwriting expertise and long-term value to clients.
Unity Managing Underwriters, established in 1997 and based in Toronto, specializes in creditor group insurance as well as group and individual Life and Accident & Health lines. Unity provides managing general underwriting, third-party claims administration, product development, and consulting services to insurers and financial institutions across Canada.
Armis Insurance Solutions, based in Langley, British Columbia, is a managing general agent (MGA) focused on vehicle replacement insurance. Their products are designed to supplement standard auto insurance policies by covering the gap between a vehicle’s depreciated market value and the cost of a new or equivalent replacement in the event of a total loss. “We’ve built strong relationships across our organizations over the years,” says Ross Gibson, President, Pitcher & Doyle “Bringing our organizations together under one brand is a natural next step that allows us to unify our teams, strengthen our ability to serve clients, and grow in the markets we know best.”
Clients can expect continuity in their relationships and service experience, alongside access to additional dealership products, deeper technical expertise, and a stronger regional presence across the country.
About Pitcher & Doyle
Since 1980, Pitcher & Doyle has been proudly insuring automotive dealerships across Canada, bringing unmatched underwriting expertise to every policy. P & D’s focus on risk management and underwriting specialization working directly with clients to provide proactive, personalized service.
Backed by Navacord—one of Canada’s largest independent brokerages—we offer the strength, scale, and specialization dealers can trust. Our extensive network of broker partners across the country are experts in the automotive sector, ensuring national reach with local insight.
About Navacord
Headquartered in Toronto, ON and with more than 3,700 professionals across the country placing over $5 billion in premium annually, Navacord delivers expert advice and tailored solutions in commercial and personal insurance, travel and specialty, group benefits, retirement, and financial planning.
Founded in 2014 by Shawn DeSantis and T. Marshall Sadd, Navacord is one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing multi-line insurance brokerages and financial services firms.
As of November 1, 2025, Navacord has begun transitioning its Broker Partners to operate under a unified, national brand. While some legacy brands remain in transition, this evolution reflects Navacord’s commitment to delivering a consistent client experience, fostering innovation, and strengthening its national presence while maintaining a commitment to our communities, deep regional expertise, and local service.