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We provide reliable solutions to protect what matters most

United by a mission to elevate client service while delivering exceptional coverage, we make your priorities our priorities.

We provide reliable solutions to protect what matters most

United by a mission to elevate client service while delivering exceptional coverage, we make your priorities our priorities.

Customized Coverage

Premium Customer Service

Trusted Expertise

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Customized Coverage

Premium Customer Service

Trusted Expertise

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Meet the Team

Leadership

Meet the experienced professionals behind LIFT Insurance, bringing decades of industry expertise and personalized service to every client relationship.
Josh Pauls
Josh Pauls
President

Josh is a insurance professional based in Waterdown, Ontario, with over 25 years of experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance. He helps individuals, families, and businesses navigate coverage, risk, and protection with a focus on clarity, integrity, and long-term value. From personal lines to commercial solutions, he focuses on building relationships that go beyond policies—guiding clients through claims, tailoring coverage to unique needs, and staying ahead of industry changes with a steady, thoughtful approach.

Josh Pauls
Josh Pauls
President

Josh is a insurance professional based in Waterdown, Ontario, with over 25 years of experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance. He helps individuals, families, and businesses navigate coverage, risk, and protection with a focus on clarity, integrity, and long-term value. From personal lines to commercial solutions, he focuses on building relationships that go beyond policies—guiding clients through claims, tailoring coverage to unique needs, and staying ahead of industry changes with a steady, thoughtful approach.

Josh Pauls
Josh Pauls
President

Josh is a insurance professional based in Waterdown, Ontario, with over 25 years of experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance. He helps individuals, families, and businesses navigate coverage, risk, and protection with a focus on clarity, integrity, and long-term value. From personal lines to commercial solutions, he focuses on building relationships that go beyond policies—guiding clients through claims, tailoring coverage to unique needs, and staying ahead of industry changes with a steady, thoughtful approach.

Michelle Foster
Managing Partner, Business Insurance

Michelle Foster is a business insurance expert in Ontario with 25+ years of experience helping companies manage risk and protect their operations. As Managing Partner at Lift Insurance, she delivers strategic, tailored commercial insurance solutions with a client-first approach. Michelle is known for her expertise, integrity, and ability to simplify complex insurance challenges, ensuring every client feels confident and protected.

Michelle Foster
Managing Partner, Business Insurance

Michelle Foster is a business insurance expert in Ontario with 25+ years of experience helping companies manage risk and protect their operations. As Managing Partner at Lift Insurance, she delivers strategic, tailored commercial insurance solutions with a client-first approach. Michelle is known for her expertise, integrity, and ability to simplify complex insurance challenges, ensuring every client feels confident and protected.

Arooj Singh
Arooj Singh
Managing Partner, Transportation Insurance

Aroojpal Singh is a leading Insurance Broker with a specialized focus on the trucking and transportation sector. With over a decade of experience, Aroojpal has become a trusted partner to fleet operators, logistics firms, and independent truckers across North America, offering tailored insurance solutions that protect assets, ensure compliance, and drive operational resilience.

Arooj Singh
Arooj Singh
Managing Partner, Transportation Insurance

Aroojpal Singh is a leading Insurance Broker with a specialized focus on the trucking and transportation sector. With over a decade of experience, Aroojpal has become a trusted partner to fleet operators, logistics firms, and independent truckers across North America, offering tailored insurance solutions that protect assets, ensure compliance, and drive operational resilience

Cheryl De Jesus
Cheryl De Jesus
Managing Partner, Private Client Group

With over three decades of leadership in the insurance industry, Cheryl De Jesus is recognized as a trusted authority in bespoke insurance solutions for High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth families. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to personalized service and building long-term relationships with clients. Cheryl’s approach combines industry expertise with a genuine focus on understanding each client’s unique needs, ensuring they receive tailored coverage and exceptional support. Her dedication to customer service has earned her a reputation for reliability, trust, and excellence in the field.

Cheryl De Jesus
Cheryl De Jesus
Managing Partner, Private Client Group

With over three decades of leadership in the insurance industry, Cheryl De Jesus is recognized as a trusted authority in bespoke insurance solutions for High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth families. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to personalized service and building long-term relationships with clients. Cheryl’s approach combines industry expertise with a genuine focus on understanding each client’s unique needs, ensuring they receive tailored coverage and exceptional support. Her dedication to customer service has earned her a reputation for reliability, trust, and excellence in the field.

Kyle Brown
Kyle Brown
Vice President, Operations & Development

Since 2011, Kyle has been helping clients navigate risk with confidence and clarity. His approach is guided by three principles: putting clients first, educating them to make informed decisions, and delivering a seamless, positive experience at every touchpoint. He believes the best results come when people feel supported and understood, which is why he fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration that extends from our team to every client interaction.

Kyle Brown
Kyle Brown
VP Operations & Business Development

Since 2011, Kyle has been helping clients navigate risk with confidence and clarity. His approach is guided by three principles: putting clients first, educating them to make informed decisions, and delivering a seamless, positive experience at every touchpoint. He believes the best results come when people feel supported and understood, which is why he fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration that extends from our team to every client interaction.

Kyle Brown
Kyle Brown
Vice President, Operations & Development

Since 2011, Kyle has been helping clients navigate risk with confidence and clarity. His approach is guided by three principles: putting clients first, educating them to make informed decisions, and delivering a seamless, positive experience at every touchpoint. He believes the best results come when people feel supported and understood, which is why he fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration that extends from our team to every client interaction.

David Ryley
Vice President, Private Client Group

David Ryley
Vice President, Private Client Group

David Ryley
Vice President, Private Client Group

Debbie Ansell
Senior Account Manager, Business Insurance

Debbie Ansell
Senior Account Manager, Business Insurance

Debbie Ansell
Senior Account Manager, Business Insurance

Jennifer Adzinec
Administrative Service Manager

Jennifer Adzinec
Administrative Service Manager

Board of Directors

Our advisors each bring more than 30 years of industry experience.
Mark LeBlanc
Director

Mark LeBlanc
Director
Mark LeBlanc
Director

Daryn McLean
Director

Daryn McLean
Director
Daryn McLean
Director

Brian Timmis
Director

Brian Timmis
Director
Brian Timmis
Director

Domenic Tesone
Director

Domenic Tesone
Director
Domenic Tesone
Director

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Our Mission

Our Mission

At LIFT, insurance isn’t about policies. It’s about people.
At LIFT, insurance isn’t about policies. It’s about people.

At LIFT, we’re setting a new standard for exceptional service in insurance. Grounded in legacy and guided by human connection, we’re committed to elevating the entire insurance experience through unmatched service, unwavering integrity, and genuine care for every individual, family, and business we serve.

At LIFT, we’re setting a new standard for exceptional service in insurance. Grounded in legacy and guided by human connection, we’re committed to elevating the entire insurance experience through unmatched service, unwavering integrity, and genuine care for every individual, family, and business we serve.

Let’s Find Your Coverage

Contact us to get started—your protection plan begins with a conversation.

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Let’s Find Your Coverage

Contact us to get started—your protection plan begins with a conversation.

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Let’s Find Your Coverage

Contact us to get started—your protection plan begins with a conversation.

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