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For over 50 years, Buntain Insurance has been the #1 locally-owned and operated insurance provider in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
We are a values-driven and community-focused company of professionals working to provide our clients and communities with friendly, efficient, and cost-effective insurance options for their auto, home, commercial, and/or travel insurance needs.
Buntain Insurance has unique local branch offices in communities across Vancouver and our friendly, professional staff live and shop in the neighbourhoods that they serve.
We understand how important it is to frequent and support local businesses, families, and organizations and to ensure that they are protected now and in the future.
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and no matter which neighbourhood you call home, you deserve the peace of mind and security that comes with affordable, personalized insurance coverage from Buntain.
We’ve been putting people first for more than 50 years!
Call us today to see why Vancouver trusts Buntain with their home, auto, commercial, and travel insurance needs.
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Remembering Jim (James) Buntain
April 25, 1931 – November 26, 2024
Jim passed away peacefully with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years Lois-Jean. Children Gord (Tina), Lynn (Charlie) and Gary (Eun Young). Grandchildren Joanne, Trish (Paul), David (Misae), Teresa (Dave), Danny (Tom), Robin (Jane), Carey (Stephanie), Cali, Ted (Corinna), Duke (Colleen) and Etty.
Great Grandchildren, Remy, Jonathan, Eric, Liam, Jada, Jaxon, Lily, Caolan, Eliko, Mila, Claire, Wyatt, Ethan, Koan, Ernie, Logan and Claire.
Born in Vancouver, BC, he grew up and attended Kitsilano High School, then finishing his Grade 12 year at West Van High. Jim loved sports and loved coaching his children throughout the years. He was an avid sports fan and also enjoyed played Baseball, Basketball, Racquetball and Golf. It was his love for hockey that brought him years of enjoyment at the Arbutus Club, especially when he played alongside his sons Gord and Gary in the Senior Men’s House league.
He started his career in the banking industry, moving to Standard Oil in the late 50’s. From there he had a successful career with Metropolitan Life before starting his own business, Buntain Insurance in 1967. With a constant yearning for obtaining his university degree, while running the Business, he started taking courses part time, in order to qualify for the UBC Commerce program. With perseverance and long hours, working and studying alongside his son Gordy, he then graduated in 1988. Even with that full schedule he managed to fit in hockey with his sons and a number of the Charles Schultz Snoopy Tournaments in Santa Rosa California.
Jim was a loving family man who cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of our families’ favourite memories include the times spent at Inkaneep, through 50 + years, where Jim thoroughly enjoyed being with and seeing the family have fun together.
The Buntain family would like to thank Dr Mansing and the staff at Crofton Manor for their kindness and compassion while Jim was there. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the charity of your choice in Jim’s Memory.
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Mission Statement
Our Vision:
The Company will be a leader in insurance services within our community.
Our Mission:
Putting People First
Service Values
- Build loyal clients (raving fans) through attentiveness, anticipating needs, and delivering unique ‘wow’ experiences.
- Live out our brand in all we do – our environment, actions, and delivery of our service and products.
- Foster a culture of continued innovation for ourselves and company. Encourage continued feedback on our service & performance from clients and peers.
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Looking to grow your career in insurance? We are always looking for outstanding candidates to join our team.
Client Services Representative (CSR)
Buntain Insurance Group of Companies is looking for a Client Services Representative (CSR) to join our ever growing team of young, dynamic professionals. This position requires a client focused individual that is a driven self starter, highly organized, high attention to detail, has a positive attitude, is comfortable working by phone, email and has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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