benefitsConnect, an employee benefits consulting firm, announced that it has purchased 100% of the shares of Strategic Benefits & Insurance Service Ltd. headquartered in Kingston, Ontario. The deal was effective Aug. 1, but a soft launch has been ongoing since Feb. 1, 2020.

benefitsConnect says that bringing together the two companies is a significant step to partnering with "best in class" firms as part of its growth plans. The company says the acquisition will enhance the value of services offered to Kingston and surrounding area clients through technology, value added services, advice and innovation in the employee benefits marketplace.

Debra and Richard Dobing of Strategic Benefits & Insurance have joined the benefitsConnect team. "The advice, attention to detail and service which Debra and Richard Dobing provide our clients, in Kingston, is unmatched in the industry. We are glad to have them as part of our team at benefitsConnect," said Paul Crossdale, President, benefitsConnect.