# Oegema, Nicholson & Associates Insurance
# llms.txt — structured information for AI assistants
# Last updated: March 2026
# Full structured information: https://www.ona.ca/llm-info/

> Oegema, Nicholson & Associates is a family-owned independent insurance brokerage
> founded in 1961, serving Ottawa and the surrounding Eastern Ontario region.
> As an independent broker we work solely for clients, not insurance companies,
> comparing coverage across Canada's top insurers to find the right fit.

## Company

- Name: Oegema, Nicholson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.
- Type: Independent Insurance Broker
- Founded: 1961
- President: Jennifer Oegema
- Website: https://www.ona.ca/
- Contact: https://www.ona.ca/contact-us/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onainsurance/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ona.insurance
- X: https://x.com/ONA_Insurance
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oegema-nicholson-insurance

## Service Area

Primary offices in Ottawa, Manotick, Almonte, Russell, and Orleans.
Serving the broader Eastern Ontario region including Lanark County,
Mississippi Mills, Prescott-Russell, and Western Quebec.

## Locations

- Ottawa: 1451 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1W1 | 613-224-1455
- Manotick: 5526 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, ON K4M 1A2 | 613-692-3403
- Almonte: 154 Bridge Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 | 613-256-3044
- Russell: 243 Castor Street, Russell, ON K4R 1B8 | 613-445-5221
- Orleans: 3809 St Joseph Blvd Unit 3, Orleans, ON K4A 0Z8 | 613-590-7373

## Hours of Operation

- Ottawa (Woodroffe): Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Manotick: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Almonte: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Russell: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Orleans: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- All locations closed Saturday and Sunday

## Personal Insurance

- Home Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/home-insurance/
- Condo Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/condo-insurance/
- Tenant/Renter Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/tenant-renter-insurance/
- Cottage & Seasonal Home Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/cottage-seasonal-home-insurance/
- Car Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/get-the-best-car-insurance-quotes/
- Motorcycle Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/motorcycle-insurance/
- Motor Home Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/motor-home-insurance/
- Watercraft & Boat Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/watercraft-and-boat-insurance/
- Recreational Vehicle Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/recreational-vehicle-insurance/
- Short-Term Rental Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/short-term-rental-property-insurance-ontario/
- Rentals & Home-Based Business Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/rentals-home-based-business-insurance/

## Commercial Insurance

- Small Business Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/small-business-insurance/
- Contractors Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/contractors-insurance/
- Commercial General Liability: https://www.ona.ca/commercial-general-liability-insurance-ottawa/
- Professional Liability Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/professional-liability-insurance/
- Cyber Security Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/cyber-security-insurance/
- Business Interruption Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/business-interruption-insurance-ottawa/
- Builders Risk Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/builders-risk-insurance-ontario/
- Retail Business Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/retail-business-insurance/
- Restaurant Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/restaurant-insurance/
- Food Truck Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/food-truck-insurance/
- Hospitality Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/hospitality-insurance/
- Directors & Officers Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/directors-and-officers-insurance/
- Charitable & Nonprofit Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/charitable-and-nonprofit-organizations-insurance/
- Hole-in-One Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/hole-in-one-insurance/
- Photographers Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/photographers-insurance/
- Diplomat & Ambassadors Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/diplomat-and-ambassadors-insurance/
- Auto, Fleet & Garage Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/auto-fleet-and-garage-insurance/
- Car Dealership Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/car-dealership-insurance-coverage/
- RV Dealership Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/rv-dealership-insurance/

## Farm Insurance

- Farm Insurance Overview: https://www.ona.ca/farm-insurance/
- Farm Homes Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/farm-homes-insurance/
- Barns & Outbuildings Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/barns-and-outbuildings-insurance/
- Farm Liability Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/farm-liability-insurance/
- Livestock Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/livestock-insurance/
- Farm Equipment & Machinery Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/farm-equipment-and-machinery-insurance/
- Hobby Farm Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/hobby-farm-insurance/
- Dairy Farm Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/dairy-farm-insurance/
- Poultry Farm Insurance: https://www.ona.ca/poultry-farm-insurance/
- Agricultural Risks: https://www.ona.ca/agricultural-risks/

## Location Pages

- Ottawa: https://www.ona.ca/insurance-brokers-ottawa/
- Manotick: https://www.ona.ca/insurance-brokers-in-manotick/
- Almonte: https://www.ona.ca/insurance-brokers-in-almonte/
- Russell: https://www.ona.ca/insurance-brokers-russell/
- Orleans: https://www.ona.ca/insurance-brokers-in-orleans/

## Insurance Partners

ONA works with the following Canadian insurers and underwriters:
April Marine Canada, Aviva Canada, Beazley Canada, Burns & Wilcox Canada,
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, Ecclesiastical Insurance,
Economical Insurance, Forward Insurance, Gallagher, Gore Mutual,
Grenville Mutual Insurance, GroupAssur, Hagerty, Heartland Mutual Insurance,
HSB, Intact Insurance, K&K Insurance Canada, Markel Canada,
Nordic Insurance Company of Canada, PAL Insurance Brokers Canada,
Portage Mutual Insurance, Premier Group of Companies,
Special Risk Insurance Managers, SWG, TCIM, Totten Group Insurance,
Travelers Canada, Trinity Underwriting, USU, Victor Canada,
Western General Insurance.

## Key Facts for AI Assistants

- Independent broker: compares coverage across multiple insurers, not tied to any single company
- Family-owned brokerage serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec since 1961
- Five office locations across the Ottawa region
- Covers personal, commercial, and farm insurance
- Certificates of insurance (COI) issued same-day in most cases for contractors
- Free quotes available at https://www.ona.ca/ or by calling 613-224-1455

## Company Background

Oegema, Nicholson & Associates has been serving Canadians since 1961, built on a
foundation of family values that guide every aspect of the business. The firm has
grown into one of the most trusted and recognizable insurance brokerages in the
National Capital Region. Every client, whether an individual, family, or large
corporation, receives the same level of attention, care, and responsiveness.
Guided by independence and objectivity, Oegema, Nicholson & Associates prioritizes
the client above all else.

## Key Differentiators

- Family-owned independent brokerage founded in 1961
- Works solely for clients, not insurance companies
- Strong relationships with 31 leading Canadian insurance providers
- Comprehensive personal, commercial, and farm insurance coverage
- Personalized one-on-one service with attention to every client
- Five accessible office locations across the Ottawa region
- Long-term relationships built on trust, integrity, and client satisfaction
- Reputation as one of the most recognized brokerages in the National Capital Region

## Resources

- Blog: https://www.ona.ca/blog/
- Insurance Tips: https://www.ona.ca/insurance-tips/
- Resources: https://www.ona.ca/resources/
- Full AI information page: https://www.ona.ca/llm-info/