Josslin Insurance Young Leader Award

Nurturing the Next Generation of Family Business

Josslin Insurance partners with Centre for Family Business for a locally grown student bursary

April 1, 2024


Supporting the succession from one generation to the next is a key part of the work the
Centre for Family Business (CFFB) provides for its members. 


Now, Legacy Sponsor Josslin Insurance, a Wagler Family business, is joining with the
Centre to secure a solid foundation for the next young person looking to add their name to
southern Ontario’s rich family business history. 


Steve Wagler, Partner and Director of Insurance at Josslin sees this as a way to give
back, and to build forward.


“As second-generation family business leaders, and members of the CFFB for the past
27 years, my brother Scott and I have learned the importance of developing leaders.
Whether that is cultivating professionals in our own business…or a non-profit
organization like the CFFB.… or our political and educational institutions, good
leadership is as important today as it was when this Region was first developing.”


“We need to ensure our best and brightest plant or continue to grow their roots right here!” 


To support this, Josslin is offering a $2,500 bursary to a student making a difference in their
community.  The award is open to students in all disciplines, from University to College and
trade schools.


“Great business leaders come from all walks of life” says CFFB Executive Director Brian
Bourke. “Our region is built on a huge spectrum of businesses from agriculture, to
manufacturing to financial services. We encourage all students to explore this
opportunity.” 

Interested students in Grade 12 or first year post secondary and trade schools in Waterloo,
Wellington and Perth Regions, and who have ties to a family business, are eligible for the
award.  The deadline for applications is May 8, 2024 – Application Form.   The winner
will be honoured at the CFFB Gala Event on May 30,2024 For more information, contact the
Centre for Family Business at info@cffb.ca.  


Josslin Insurance is a full service, independent, family-owned insurance broker serving
Waterloo Region and beyond for more than 140 years.  Josslin began in New Hamburg but
has offices stretching from Cambridge to Elmira to Listowel. 


The Centre for Family Business has been supporting, educating, and energizing family-
owned businesses for more than 25 years. Our members employ more than 5,000
individuals, generating tens of millions of dollars in economic activity.

Josslin Insurance

Josslin Insurance has been a big supporter of the Center for Family Business for many years. Their support allows us to create interesting and engaging events for our members, sponsors and advisors.

Did you know Josslin Insurance offers a special package for CFFB Members?

Click here to find out more.

Josslin is also a sponsor of the Josslin-CFFB Young Leader award. Last year’s winner Sophie Barron received a 25 hundred dollar bursary to further education after showing both a dedication to community service, and a connection to family business.

More information is coming on this year’s bursary (look for details below).

Thank you to Josslin for their support, and if you’re looking for insurance products, reach out and take advantage of your CFFB Membership!

Our values

Respect:  We are dedicated to respecting each other to create and maintain an environment that fosters teamwork, growth, honesty and innovation.

Passion:  We put our hearts, minds and efforts into proactively providing exceptional service, so you think of us as my insurance “guy” or “gal”.

Integrity: We strive to do the right thing, inspiring confidence by delivering on our commitments in everything we do.

Community: We believe we have a responsibility to support the communities where we live or do business.

Simplicity:  We strive to make your experience with us simple and easy.

The Value of a real insurance broker​

Real Independent Advice 
Despite pressure from insurance companies and much of the industry norm, we continue to remain an independent broker. We assess the needs of each client and place their business with a company because it’s the  best company for you, our client, not because we’ve have a volume agreement with that company.

Real Claims Assistance
When you call any of our office numbers, day or night, you’ll speak to a live representative of Josslin Insurance. In the event of an emergency, you’ll be in touch with a member of our leadership team to give you the assistance you need as soon as possible.

Real Annual Reviews
Every year, we look at your insurance and make sure that you’re getting the coverage you need, with the discounts you qualify for, at the best price for your needs. There are a number of different options so, if you aren’t with the best company, we’ll let you know and make it as easy as possible for you to switch to better coverage.

We’re Really in Your Community
We have offices in all the areas we serve and they’re staffed by people from your community. We also believe we have a responsibility to support the communities where we all live and work, so we make sure to support local causes and support and celebrate our employees who give back to their communities.

contact information

118 Peel Street
New Hamburg, ON N3A 1E3

Phone: 1-888-567-7546
Fax: 519-662-3361
Website: www.Josslin.com