New Partnership Creates Brand New Insurance Options for Forest Owners

By Sandra Bishop
Canadian Forest Owners
March 18, 2026
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada

Kemptville, ON — Under the leadership of Canadian Forest Owners (CFO), the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA), along with partnering associations nationwide, has appointed BrokerLink as our exclusive insurance broker. This first-of-its-kind insurance program in Canada offers OWA members access to a comprehensive suite of insurance products tailored specifically to protect the assets of family and commercial forest owners. CFO represents 480,000 forest owners who collectively own about 10% of Canada’s forested land, but account for 20% of the country’s timber production. As a national advocate for sustainable private-land forestry, CFO takes pride in championing solutions that support and protect our communities. “Together with BrokerLink, we’re proud to offer innovative strategies to help our members proactively manage increasing climate-related events and other risks while protecting important assets,” says Andrew de Vries, CEO of CFO. …Access to this product is available to members of the OWA and other provincial associations affiliated with CFO.

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