Meet Our Team

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    Jonathan Li - President

    Graduating from Western University Software Engineering, Jonathan has been able to combine his technical skills with insurance sales. In the span of 5 years at Begin Insurance, he has been able to create a strong presence online and has made digital insurance and traditional brokering into his own style. With his skills tying in traditional brokering, with modern marketing, he looks to take Verdant Insurance to new heights as President.

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    Joel Lai - Senior Vice President

    Joel consistently drives over $1.3 million in annual premiums and ranked in the top 2% of a 240-member sales force at Johnson Inc., regularly exceeding targets by up to 157%. As Co-Founder of Verdant Insurance, he leads the sales team and is passionate about providing brokers with an environment to reach their full potential and build long-lasting careers, while helping clients secure the right coverage and driving Verdant’s continued success.

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    Brittany Seguin - Insurance Advisor

    Brittany has been a licensed broker in Northwestern Ontario for 4 years. She has always been an expert in customer service. Spanning from the food industry to pharmacy, and now insurance. She excels at helping customers understand their policies, ensuring they are properly covered, and is willing to go above and beyond.

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    Kirsten Balatbat - Insurance Advisor

    I am a dedicated professional with over four years of experience in personal lines insurance and more than nine years in the customer service and hospitality industry. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong ability to build meaningful client relationships, provide tailored solutions, and deliver exceptional service in fast-paced environments. My background in hospitality has equipped me with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, while my insurance experience has strengthened my knowledge in risk management and policy guidance. I take pride in creating positive client experiences and fostering trust through reliability and professionalism.

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    Esther Joy Joseph - Insurance Broker

    With over 26 years’ experience in business-to-business environments, major corporate account management, commercial, and personal insurance broking and client advocacy, I am a trusted and dedicated insurance professional. Possessing a strong solution-designing and negotiating competence, I passionately advocate on behalf of my clients, leading to a history of life-long relationships. I look forward to earning your trust and business.

  • Krunal Thakkar - Insurance Broker

    Krunal brings over seven years of experience in customer service and insurance sales, helping clients protect what matters most with the right coverage. He’s passionate about making insurance simple, transparent, and tailored to each client’s unique goals - ensuring every policy provides real value and peace of mind.

    Known for his approachable manner and proven results, Krunal takes pride in building long-term relationships founded on trust, clarity, and exceptional service. His commitment is to help every client feel confident, supported, and well cared for.

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    Rajanpreet Kaur - Insurance Advisor

    Rajanpreet Kaur brings over eight years of customer service experience across food service, retail, and now the insurance industry. Her passion for helping others inspired her to become a licensed insurance broker, where she combines expert knowledge with a personal approach. Rajanpreet is dedicated to making insurance simple, transparent, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether it’s home, auto, or business coverage, she works diligently to find the right solutions for every client.