Higgins Insurance is a full service, independent insurance brokerage that can provide you with quality products and services, to meet your entire personal, business, life insurance needs. We are an Independent Insurance Broker, which means we act as professional insurance advisors operating independently to serve all your insurance needs.
No matter what type of insurance you are looking for, it is something that you should not live without. Finding the right coverage, however, is not the most exciting task. In a world of not knowing how to navigate the insurance industry, you need someone who is 100% on your side that you can trust. Here at Higgins Insurance, you can be confident in our team’s expertise and knowledge, but also can count on our commitment to serving you. As a valued client, you are not just our customer, you are a member of our team!
Last school attended and degree obtained: St. Thomas University
First job, and what you remember most about it: Cashier at M&M Variety in Mc Adam, New Brunswick. I remember all of the friendly local customers, scooping ice cream for families on a hot summer evening, counting penny candy for children and that small town community feeling where everyone knows your name.
Fun Facts: I’ve been known to sing a karaoke tune or two!
Last school attended and degree obtained: University of New Brunswick, Fredericton NB Bachelor of Business Administration 2007
First job, and what you remember most about it: Managed a McDonalds Restaurant when I was 16, very much remember smelling like hot fry oil all the time, drinking way too much fountain pop and working every night after volleyball practice during high school. Learned a lot about customer service though at an early age
Fun Facts: I am a very capable home cook and baker, and love food and the kitchen and if I didn’t end up in business would have been a professional chef in another life!
Last school attended and degree obtained: University of Ulster, BA hons Media Studies & Production
First job, and what you remember most about it: Dishwasher at a local golfclub! I loved the pocket money to be able to spend it on makeup and clothes. I also remember a few ‘celebrities’ coming into the Clubhouse after playing a round and I always enjoyed the free food □
Fun Facts: I used to Irish dance and I played Viola for many years, these days I sing in many of the local bars around the SJ / KV area
Last school attended and degree obtained: Assiniboine Community College – Business Admin- Accounting specialization
First job, and what you remember most about it: McDonalds Restaurant – I was 14, young and driven. I worked as many hours as I could and would save it all up and then go on shopping sprees. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and formed a strong work ethic while also creating some great memories.
Fun Facts: We recently packed up our 4 kiddos and moved to Quispamsis from Manitoba for my husbands job with the RCMP and are loving it. I spend my free time learning new things. I like to bake, paint, pottery, and do all things crafty when I am not driving my kiddos to their activities. Rugby Mom. Hockey Mom. Dance Mom. □
Professional designation:
Currently working on CRM
Year started in insurance: 2013
Started at Higgins insurance: November 7, 2017
Family Location: Saint John, New Brunswick
Last school attended and degree obtained: St. Thomas University – Bachelor of Arts
First job, and what you remember most about it: Atlantic Superstore – worked as a cart pusher. Remember the warm days and the cold nights, but mostly the cold nights.
First job, and what you remember most about it: Co-Op on the westside! I was a cashier and I remember all of my regulars who came in. I also worked with 2 of my best friends and we had a blast.
Fun Facts: I collect post cards, complete 5 running races per year and I love mac & cheese
Volunteer/charitable work: Romero House, Marsh clean up and Run for the cure
Last school attended and degree obtained: NBCC- Office Tech
First job, and what you remember most about it: My first real job was a cashier at Super Value. I remember that bagging a large order of groceries can be a good arm workout.
Fun Facts: I’m a Mom to four Awesome kids, ranging from pre-school to high school. I put hot sauce on almost everything I eat. My bucket list vacation is a trip to Fiji.
Volunteer/charitable work: Last school year, I was a parent representative for HALL. I try to help out with my children’s sports and schools when I’m needed.
Last school attended and degree obtained: Modern Business College – Executive Secretarial
First job, and what you remember most about it: Orange Julius-Lancaster Mall, It was 34 years ago and met my Best Friend working there and we still are very close today
Last school attended and degree obtained: St. Thomas University
First job, and what you remember most about it: Literacy tutor for elementary school children, watching the children improve week by week and seeing them gain self confidence
Fun Facts: Lover of ALL things Christmas!
Volunteer/charitable work: Our lady of Perpetual Help – Catechetical Program
Family Location: Originally – Truro, Nova Scotia, and I also lived in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Fort Langley, British Columbia; Fredericton, New Brunswick and Mississauga, Ontario
Last school attended and degree obtained: UNB, BBA - Marketing
First job, and what you remember most about it: Waitress – I loved that it was fast paced, time flew and you were always meeting new people.
Fun Facts: Mother of 2 Wonderful Boys – Rylan and Nathan
Volunteer/charitable work: Regional Vice President of Chamber of Commerce-Saint John
Started at Higgins insurance: April 6, 1993 (Our Founding Father)
Family Location: Westville, Nova Scotia
Last school attended and degree obtained: Cape Breton Business College
First job, and what you remember most about it: Delivery of weekly paper called “The Standard”-first opportunity to collect and account for money, and now I had my own spending money.
Fun Facts: Now spending my winters in Florida enjoying Golf, Beaches and visits from Friends and Family.
Volunteer/charitable work: Rotary, Men of St.Mark’s and Kennebecasis Crime Stoppers
Last school attended and degree obtained: York University – BA in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Minor in Athletic Therapy. Fancy way of saying “Gym”
First job, and what you remember most about it: Working for my parents at the beach in Barrie, Ontario. We operated the “canteen”, and I was responsible to clean up the beach, take out the trash and help around the store. At age 5 I got pretty good at making change.
Fun Facts: Secret Karaoke fan
Volunteer/charitable work: Platelet Donor, KVMHA Board member, Hockey Coach
Last school attended and degree obtained: UNB Fredericton – Economics 1989
First job, and what you remember most about it: Pulp and Paper Worker – Abitibi Price; The people and the discipline
Fun Facts: My favourite mode of transportation is a Bike. Referee in Chief of Saint John Youth Minor Hockey – LOVE the Zebras
Volunteer/charitable work: Board of Directors on the Community Foundation-Saint John; Nominated by the Saint John and District Labour Council (love giving back and the labour movement); Board of Directors TADD, NB