About Us
With a commitment to client success, our team of specialists deliver trusted advice and solutions so our clients can face a complex world with confidence.
We Are Driven By
Our Clients
Our clients are why we exist. Everything we do is rooted in their success. We don’t just measure activity—we measure impact. Our focus is on delivering real, measurable results that make a difference in their business and their lives.
Our People
Our clients are why we exist. Everything we do is rooted in their success. We don’t just measure activity—we measure impact. Our focus is on delivering real, measurable results that make a difference in their business and their lives.
Our Communities
We are business leaders and we are also leaders in the communities we call home. We believe in giving back to the people and places that have given us the opportunity to serve. Through meaningful involvement, partnerships, and local initiatives, we are committed to creating lasting impact and help our communities thrive.
Thought Leadership
Modern Thinking for a Changing Landscape
We are committed to helping enterprise leaders think differently about risk. Being leaders both in business and our communities, sharing ideas and knowledge, and offering practical education.
Through insight papers, lunch & learns, industry presentations, and partnerships with Navacord specialists, we bring relevant, forward-thinking guidance to the businesses we serve.
Leadership
Executive & Leadership Team
Darryn Knibbs
CHAIRMAN
David Reidy
PRESIDENT & CEO
David Stewart
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Morgan Kolababa
VICE PRESIDENT,
COMMERCIAL LINES
Emma Mendez
VICE PRESIDENT,
HUMAN RESOURCES
Brittany Knouse
VICE PRESIDENT,
FINANCE
Brad Gourlay
PARTNER,
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dustin Halvorson
PARTNER,
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jenny Hart
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS &
GROUP RETIREMENT
Steve Hanson
DIRECTOR,
COMMERCIAL SALES
Cassidy McBey
DIRECTOR,
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Cherie Shook-Pelletier
DIRECTOR,
TRANSPORTATION
Tony Dreger
DIRECTOR,
VENTURE
Vaughn Hutchison
DIRECTOR,
FARM
Nicole Freisen
DIRECTOR,
PERSONAL INSURANCE
Ejiro Ariodere
DIRECTOR,
HUMAN RESOURCES
Laurie Kosior-Pappenfoot
DIRECTOR,
COMMUNICATIONS
Our Story
Our Roots
HK Henderson is a dynamic organization with a rich history in insurance and risk advisory services. Located in the heart of Canada, we are Saskatchewan’s most innovative commercial brokerage. Our unique approach to risk involves deep-diving into our clients’ operations, goals, and people, challenging the status quo to outperform.
Our greatest asset is our people. With over 140 dedicated employees across six locations, we are united by the vision to provide unparalleled risk and insurance services. HK Henderson was launched in 2023 through the amalgamation of Hoffmann Kool Insurance, Life Line Brokers, and Henderson Insurance, transforming the risk and insurance sector in Saskatchewan.
Founded with entrepreneurial spirit, we leverage Navacord resources to accelerate growth and provide exceptional services. Henderson Insurance, synonymous with innovation since the early 1900s, developed a unique approach to risk management. Hoffmann Kool Insurance, a leader for over 30 years, acquired Life Line Brokers in 2017.
In 2024, Dynamic Core Benefits joined HK Henderson, creating HK Henderson Consulting, a multi-line brokerage with benefits and retirement specialists. HK Henderson is licensed in Saskatchewan, BC, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Partnering with Navacord
As a Navacord Broker Partner, we proudly embody “Local Touch. National Strength™,” reflecting our ongoing growth and deep expertise.
Navacord is a leading, majority employee-owned insurance and risk management brokerage serving businesses across Canada. We empower entrepreneurial brokerages with strategic growth support, specialized risk services, sector expertise, and access to top carriers—all while allowing each partner to maintain their unique identity.
The distinctly Canadian, collaborative culture and unique ownership model make Navacord the preferred partner for entrepreneurial brokerages looking to grow together while preserving their individuality. Our DNA is rooted in entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and professional expertise.
Your business deserves
a strategic partner
If this sounds different from your experience with insurance,
it’s time to speak with one of our Advisors.