John Ingle Insurance (later Ingle Health) launched in Guelph, Ontario, offering health, dental, and drug coverage—before public health care existed. Run by John and Muriel Ingle, the company focused on helping new immigrants with multilingual support, housing info, and guidance on navigating Canadian life.

Ingle grew to a team of 20 salespeople from diverse backgrounds, marketing health insurance to new Canadians in multiple languages.

Ingle relocated to Toronto and launched the first-ever Visitor to Canada health plan—pioneering temporary medical coverage for travellers.

Ingle introduced accident insurance for students across elementary schools, private schools, and colleges—later launching Canada’s first health and accident plan for both domestic and international university students.

John Ingle invested in an insurance company in Jamaica, operating businesses in both Kingston and Toronto.

Ingle launched NOMAD Travel Protection—their first travel insurance product for Canadians exploring the world.

Ingle enhanced its school programs by adding life insurance to the University Health & Accident plan (UHAL).

Ingle expanded its International Student Insurance to post-secondary institutions across every Canadian province.

Ingle opened offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, extending its national presence.

Robin Ingle joined the family business as it provided insurance for athletes competing in the Montreal Olympics.

Ingle provided insurance for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics—including legends like Eddie the Eagle and the Jamaican Bobsled Team (“Cool Runnings”).

Ingle expanded nationwide, with offices in Halifax, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Ingle launched a claims management and assistance company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Robin Ingle co-founded the Canadian Snowbird Association and partnered with OHIP leadership to educate seniors on out-of-country healthcare coverage.

Ingle created Canada’s first tailored health insurance for senior travellers—supporting provincial efforts to manage out-of-country healthcare costs.

Ingle launched insurance at Canadian airports and introduced Snowbird Insurance with CARP. After co-developing RBC’s first travel product, Ingle pivoted to partnerships with Royal Trust, Montreal Trust, CIBC, HSBC (Canada & UK).

Ingle began offering travel insurance to Air Canada and Aeroplan passengers.

Ingle entered the U.S. market and grew its cost containment and claims service offerings to other companies.

Robin Ingle sold his stake in Ingle Health to senior execs and BMO Nesbitt Burns

Robin Ingle founded Imagine Financial, launching bilingual online platforms for travel and visitor insurance. Ingle International introduced StudyInsured to cover international students in Canada.

After reclaiming rights to the name, Robin Ingle relaunched Ingle International. StudyInsured expanded with a student health portal, and Intrepid 24/7 was created to offer round-the-clock emergency medical assistance and claims support.

Ingle International, Imagine Financial, Studyinsured, and Intrepid 24/7 became a fully integrated group offering a complete suite of mobility insurance products.

Robin Ingle founded Novus Health to deliver digital health tools and information for insurers and financial institutions.

Ingle International expanded across Canada through insurance agents, education agents, loyalty programs, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Robin Ingle helped form a group to acquire U.S.-based international student insurer Secutive.

Ingle International sold its stake in the U.S. group, refocusing on Canadian and global initiatives.

Imagine Financial and Intrepid 24/7 merged with MSH International. Robin Ingle became CEO and led continued expansion.

With global travel halted, MSH America minimized losses by launching new domestic insurance products and management strategies.

Robin Ingle exited MSH and regained the Ingle International name in Canada. Partnerships were formed in Mexico to market travel and student insurance.

Ingle International relaunched online services in Canada and the UK through Ingle Travel & Health Insurance Services.

Ingle International and U.S.-based Lewer Mark formed Ingle Lewer to offer student insurance across Canada.

Ingle Lewer launched a comprehensive digital health and insurance portal for students and administrators in Canada.

Ingle International expanded to serve global education agents, benefit administrators, and travellers to and from Australia through new partnerships.