By all accounts, Andy Friyia is a steward of the Canadian insurance industry and a trusted voice with nearly 30 years of experience as a producer, brokerage owner and VP of one of Canada’s largest pleasure craft MGA’s. He is passionate about helping others succeed though leadership, coaching and inspiring. Andy, one of Ontario Insurance’s favourite public speakers education seminars have been referred to as, “entertaining and informative” by the hundreds if not thousands that he has taught.

Since graduating from Radio College of Canada and working in the technology industry for 5 years, he found his passion for the insurance industry, producing, managing and partnering with some of Ontario’s largest and well known insurance brokerages. Recognized for his talent, Andy was recruited by the provincial association to sit on various committees to contribute to the success of the broker and the viability of the broker distribution channel. Andy has been credited for authoring and contributing to a number of information and education documents for the provincial association and the Insurance Institute.

Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and currently residing in London, Ontario, Andy married his high school sweetheart, and is the proud father to Cole and Jillian. When Andy isn’t watching his children compete provincially and nationally on the golf course, you might actually find him playing a round or two of golf himself. Andy’s current passion is his Mt. Brydges Bulldogs hockey team of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, where he has served as the Coach, General Manager, Director of Hockey Operations and currently in his second term as President.