Our History
Sharing our expertise for 94 years
In 1915, Nova Scotia was one of the busiest places in Canada. The country was at war. Military personnel by the thousands sailed out of Halifax. Sir Robert Borden, a native Nova Scotian, was Prime Minister.
That same year, W.F. Fraser and F.W. Hoyt combined to form Fraser & Hoyt with real estate, financial services, and insurance being their core businesses in New Glasgow, Pictou County.
Two years later, Mr. Hoyt, in failing health, left the business and moved to the United States. Mr. Fraser continued. One of his most exceptional skills was surrounding himself with talented, skilled, hard-working people, a tradition that continues today.
Growing by one community at a time
In 1945, his son, C.D. Fraser, joined the firm after serving overseas as a Captain in the Canadian army. He planned to stay with Fraser & Hoyt only a short time. Fifty years later, he was still involved.
C.D. Fraser, along with his partner D.R. MacIntosh, laid the groundwork for what Fraser & Hoyt is today. They entered the travel business in 1959, aggressively opening more Fraser & Hoyt offices in Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, the Annapolis Valley and Halifax to be closer to their customers.
C.D. Fraser took a lead role in the province’s insurance industry, and became founding President of what is now the Insurance Brokers of Nova Scotia. He held the position for 6 years.
Atlantic Canadians continue to benefit
Today, C.D. Fraser’s sons, George, Bill and Brien, operate the Fraser & Hoyt Group. The company has become a group of companies engaged in insurance, travel, benefits and incentives. There are more than 100 associates at Fraser & Hoyt, and more than 60% of them have been with us for at least 10 years—incredible expertise that benefits all clients.