Our History
A glimpse at our long history serving the community in Goderich, Ontario. Follow our trip down memory lane, and around the square. You will see we have occupied space on North, East, South and now West sides of the Square. True progress through partnership.
Present and Onward
We remain proud of our family’s long history and involvement in the Town of Goderich and surrounding area.
As our legacy continues, we recognize that we owe our success to our clients and are grateful to them for the trust they continue to place in us.
As our legacy continues, we recognize that we owe our success to our clients and are grateful to them for the trust they continue to place in us.
2024
We Continue to Grow
Katie Smith (Beth's daughter) joins the business in 2023.
2023
New Team Member
Lisa MacDonald joined our team in 2018.
2018
Our Current Location, West St.
We move back to West Street, after our first location there, 80 years earlier. We are located, for the first time ever, in a building we built, with enough offices for everyone.
We now have ten full time employees, including six of George MacEwan’s direct descendants.
The business name is changed to MacEwan and Feagan Insurance, and is jointly owned by Scott and Beth.
2015
Continued Growth
In 2013, Adam MacEwan (Scott’s son) joins the business, and MaryJane Bell ( Scott’s daughter) joins the business in 2015.
2013
The Fourth Generation Joins
John Banter retires in 2001.
Becky Moore (Beth’s daughter) joins the business in 2008 and Tom MacEwan (Scott’s son) joins the business in 2011.
Becky Moore (Beth’s daughter) joins the business in 2008 and Tom MacEwan (Scott’s son) joins the business in 2011.
2008
Welcome Jamie Gerber
Jamie Gerber starts working at Banter, MacEwan and Feagan in 1997.
1997
Another Move, A New Name
In 1992, Don MacEwan retires.
Beth and Scott partner with John Banter, and the business name is changed to ‘Banter, MacEwan, Feagan”.
The business moves to 50 South Street, once again to accommodate a growing team.
The business moves to 50 South Street, once again to accommodate a growing team.
1992
Scott MacEwan
Scott moves home from London in 1989, where he was working as an insurance adjuster, to join the family business.
1989
Jean MacEwan Comes to Work
Peter’s wife, Jean MacEwan, joins her daughter Beth in the business, after Peter unexpectedly passes away.
1981
The Third Generation
In 1978, the business moved to St. David Street, and Beth Feagan (Peter's Daughter) joins the business.
1978
Marilyn Jeffrey Joins the Team
In 1972, Marilyn Jeffrey is hired by Peter MacEwan. She still works with us today. So far, her career has spanned three generations of our family as co-workers!
1972
The Move Around the Square Continues, East St.
Once again, the business relocates to accommodate a growing staff. This time, the move is to East Street, where Peter partners with his brother Don MacEwan.
1960s
Peter MacEwan Joins & Move to North Street
In 1952 Peter MacEwan Jr. (George’s son) joins the business and the office moves to North Street.
Peter was an avid pilot and a true community supporter, serving on the boards of the Maitland country club, the hospital, and town council.
PHOTO: Donald MacEwan, Peter Sr, George MacEwan and Peter MacEwan Jr.
PHOTO: Donald MacEwan, Peter Sr, George MacEwan and Peter MacEwan Jr.
1950's
The Great Depression
George’s children, and future employees, Peter MacEwan and Donald MacEwan, are pictured with their sister and cousin in 1932.
Although business was slow, the insurance brokerage took care of the family through the great depression.
Although business was slow, the insurance brokerage took care of the family through the great depression.
1930s
West Street, Insurance Beginnings
Our business dates back to 1922 when Harry Long was appointed by Waterloo Insurance Company. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, this business later becomes Alexander, Banter and MacEwan Insurance. In 1935, George MacEwan starts a separate business - MacEwan Insurance Agency.
1922
Our Founding Great Grandfather
George MacEwan in uniform before leaving for war. George fought at Vimy Ridge in 1917.
(WWI 1914-1918).
(WWI 1914-1918).
1914
Our Beginnings
Started by Peter MacEwan Sr., the Goderich Salt Works burned down in 1903. Somewhat ironically, they were uninsured and the business is not rebuilt.
Peter Jr. ( Peter Sr.’s son), later goes on to start an Insurance brokerage with his son George MacEwan.
Peter Jr. ( Peter Sr.’s son), later goes on to start an Insurance brokerage with his son George MacEwan.
1903