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John Glynn leads Ascent Insurance as a trusted advisor to businesses across Canada. Based in Vancouver, he brings over a decade of group benefits experience designing programs tailored to each organization.
We shop a variety of carriers to build the plan that fits your team, budget, and goals — with relationships across niche providers and major insurers for flexible, cost-effective solutions.
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Tell us about your business and we'll put together a tailored group benefits proposal — no obligation, no pressure.
Ascent Insurance works as a trusted advisor to help you design and implement a group benefits program tailored to your team — with independent, professional advice every step of the way.
We shop a variety of carriers to build the plan that fits your organization, so you receive comprehensive coverage at the lowest possible cost.
Group Benefits Vancouver is the group employee benefits practice of Ascent Insurance Services Inc., an independent insurance agency in downtown Vancouver. Licensed in British Columbia and working with employers across most of Canada.
Ascent Insurance works as a trusted insurance advisor to businesses to help them secure their ongoing continued success. We understand your corporate vision and work collaboratively to design effective programs that support and protect it.
We shop a variety of carriers to build the plan that is right for your organization — from small niche providers to major insurers — so you receive the most comprehensive benefits at the lowest possible cost.
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Vancouver is one of the most competitive hiring markets in Canada, with one of its highest costs of living. Benefits are where mid-sized employers compete without matching a larger firm’s salary band.
You are hiring against firms that offer full health, dental and paramedical coverage as standard. For skilled candidates weighing two offers, a thin benefits plan reads as a pay cut — and a strong one often closes the gap without raising base salary.
Replacing an experienced employee costs a large share of their annual salary once recruiting, onboarding and lost productivity are counted. Benefits are among the least expensive levers available for keeping people, particularly for teams of 10 to 100.
Premiums an employer pays into a group plan are generally a deductible business expense, and employer-paid health and dental premiums are normally not a taxable benefit to the employee outside Quebec. That makes a benefits dollar go further than the same dollar in salary. Confirm the specifics with your accountant.
Paramedical and mental-health maximums set years ago no longer stretch far in this city. Plans we review often carry counselling and physiotherapy limits that run out partway through a single course of treatment — usually fixable without raising the premium.
Prescription drugs, paramedical, hospital stays, vision, and out-of-country emergency — the foundation of every strong benefits plan.
Preventive cleanings, basic restorations, and major dental work — keeping your workforce healthy and productive year-round.
Short-term and long-term disability protection so your team is covered if illness or injury puts them out of work.
Group life and critical illness coverage that gives employees and their families a financial safety net when it matters most.
No obligation. Our advisors typically respond within one business day.
“We setup our company benefit plan through Ascent Insurance and our staff are thrilled. We are already seeing a positive impact on our employee retention and recruitment which is crucial to maintaining and attracting top talent.”
Not tied to any insurer. We shop a variety of carriers to build the plan that best fits your budget and coverage goals.
One advisor who knows your plan — responsive, proactive, and available when your employees need answers.
We negotiate on your behalf, benchmark against the market, and keep your costs under control year after year.
We handle plan communication, booklets, and live onboarding so your team actually uses the benefits they have.
“John and his team set up our benefits plan from scratch and we couldn't be happier. John showed us all of the options available and helped us select the plan that was right for us.”
“We setup our company benefit plan through Ascent Insurance and our staff are thrilled. We are already seeing a positive impact on our employee retention and recruitment.”
“John took over managing our benefits program and we immediately saw a dramatic increase in service compared to our previous advisor.”
“John and his team set up our benefits plan from scratch and we couldn't be happier. We love our new benefits plan and would highly recommend working with John.”
“We setup our company benefit plan through Ascent Insurance and our staff are thrilled. We are already seeing a positive impact on employee retention and recruitment.”
“John took over managing our benefits program and we immediately saw a dramatic increase in service. Ascent Insurance is quick, responsive, and does a great job.”
“He found the lowest rates available in the market for us, and negotiated our renewal rates down significantly. We have a comprehensive benefits package at an affordable price.”
“John and his team did a fantastic job setting this up and making complicated insurance products easy to understand for the average person.”
We partner with top carriers to bring you the best coverage, competitive rates, and exceptional service.
We learn about your team size, budget, and benefit goals in a focused 30-minute consultation.
We design customized options across multiple carriers aligned to your priorities.
We go to market, gather competitive quotes, and present a clear side-by-side comparison.
We onboard your team, handle all paperwork, and support every renewal cycle.
Call us or submit a quote request — we'll respond within one business day.
Quick answers to common questions from business owners and HR teams comparing group benefits options.
No obligation, no pressure. Tell us a bit about your business and we'll put together a plan comparison tailored to your team.