Hargraft Schofield LP began its existence in 1874 as General Agents, Geo. R. Hargraft Limited. The company accepted and underwrote insurance accounts submitted by sub-agents on behalf of the Commercial Union Assurance Company. Gradually the nature of the business changed as the agency evolved and developed direct client relationships.

In 1955, Commercial Union took over the handling of the sub-agency business, and Hargraft continued to grow and prosper in collaboration with its clients.

In 1960, a formal merger was completed between Geo. R. Hargraft Limited and Wood Fleming Limited. The new company, Hargraft Wood Fleming Limited (HWF) became a leading Canadian insurance brokerage, specializing in commercial and industrial business, including insurance for the trucking, construction, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. HWF was purchased by John Hickey in 1967 and subsequently sold to Ian Eddy, Ron Trecroce, and Paul Smith in 1991. In 2001, HWF merged with Schofield Insurance Brokers to form Hargraft Schofield LP (HSL).

Today, Hargraft Schofield LP is owned by the founding entrepreneurs and senior managers Ian Eddy, Ron Trecroce and Paul D.C. Smith who lead the business, and indirectly by Newport Partners Income Fund, as asset management company that partners with successful entrepreneurs.  Hargraft continues to be operated by an extraordinary team of insurance professionals.  President and CEO Ian Eddy and partners Ron Trecroce and Paul Smith have between them 70 years of experience in the industry, and are well-known both in Canada and abroad for exemplary problem-solving and astute leadership. To see the complete list of our executive team, click here.