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Steve Kearley, Charter Member

TAG Charter Member - Toronto, Canada

As TAG's charter member of The Acceleration Group in Toronto, Canada, Steve Kearley brings to bear strengths in hands-on rapid growth entrepreneur operational experience as well as intensive understanding of the insurance industry.


Stephen Kearley is the owner of Benson Kearley Insurance Brokers. Stephen started his insurance career in 1984. In 1991 he purchased the brokerage from Bruce Benson.  Upon purchasing the brokerage the firm experienced sustained growth of 20% and today is four times the size in premium volume. A commitment to expand into other financial services was also implemented. Today the brokerage receives 25% of its revenues from personal lines, 65% from commercial lines and 10% from financial products.


Having completed “Birthing of Giants” a three year entrepreneurial program at M.I.T in Boston, Steve is focused on growing Benson, Kearley and creating one of the premier financial service operations in Canada.

One of Steve’s life philosophies is to give back, to both those less fortunate and to the community.  Steve is a Founding Organizer & Treasurer of Hockey for the Homeless. A Charitable organization raising money for the homeless in the Greater Toronto Area. To date over $900,000 has been raised. Steve is also the Area Director of Entrepreneurs Organization, Eastern Canada.


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