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Our Story
September 1, 2015 marks the launch of the newly named “Edge Mutual Insurance Company”. It’s an exciting transition for the company since the new brand is far more than a fresh look. It coincides with a number of exciting changes including a new and strengthened leadership team, a building expansion that will double the size of the facility, and several new operational developments geared to improving customer experience.
You’ve always had an edge, it’s just not a secret any more!
How we started over 125 years ago
On April 28, 1887 a number of farmers from Peel and Maryborough Townships met in the Temperance Hall in Drayton. The purpose of the meeting was to arrange for insuring their farm properties against losses due to fire and lightning.
Out of this meeting, the Peel and Maryborough Mutual Fire Insurance Company was formed. The head office was established in Drayton with a fifteen member board of directors. Initially, the company only insured properties in the named townships. At the first annual meeting the board was reduced to twelve and a decision was made to insure properties in areas adjacent to Peel and Maryborough.
Over the years the company has greatly expanded its geographical area, coverages written and risks assumed. Loss experience has varied from year to year but the Peel Maryborough Mutual Insurance Company has always been financially secure and able to meet its obligations to its owners, the policyholders.
In the initial years, the company conducted business from a rented premises. A building was purchased in 1902 and eventually a more modern office was built in 1979. The current, modern building was contructed in 1991 and despite a minor fire in 2001, has served the company well.
