Ancaster, ON (May 4, 2026) – SIB Corp. is pleased to announce the acquisition of 21st Century Travel Insurance Limited, led by industry veteran Jeff Pudwell. This initiative represents a strategic enhancement of SIB’s product suite, further strengthening its ability to meet the evolving, everyday insurance needs of its clients.
21st Century Travel specializes in travel insurance solutions, offering comprehensive inbound and outbound travel coverage options for individuals and families across Canada. Through this partnership, SIB will integrate travel insurance into its existing platform, enabling brokers across its network to deliver a more complete and seamless client experience.
Jeff Pudwell, President of 21st Century Travel, will remain with the business and continue to lead its growth strategy. “Partnering with SIB provides an exciting opportunity to scale our offering and reach a broader client base,” said Pudwell. “I’m excited to continue building the business alongside SIB and to ensure 21st Century Travel remains a leading travel insurance MGA in Canada.”
“Expanding into travel insurance is a natural progression for SIB as we continue to build a full-service brokerage platform,” said Ted Puccini, President of SIB. “Our clients rely on us to protect what matters most in their daily lives. Adding travel insurance enhances our ability to serve them holistically, while remaining firmly aligned with our core business.”
This partnership underscores SIB’s continued commitment to enhancing its capabilities and delivering a comprehensive suite of insurance products across personal, commercial, and specialty lines. By equipping its brokers with expanded solutions, SIB continues to deepen client relationships and reinforce its position as a trusted, full-service insurance partner.
For more information on SIB’s partnership and investment approach, please visit www.stoneridgeinsurance.ca/partnerplatform or call Mitch Grossman at (416) 816-8515.
About SIB
SIB operates out of over 150 offices across Canada and continues to execute on its strategy of partnering with leading entrepreneurial brokerages nationwide. With GWP approaching $1.5 billion, SIB’s continued growth and expansion has allowed the company to provide the communities and businesses it serves with expertise in personal, commercial, and benefits insurance solutions. Learn more at stoneridgeinsurance.ca.
SOURCE: Stoneridge Insurance
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