Dennis Schembri

Dennis Schembri is a well-known and highly respected insurance professional. Since 1980, he has gained valuable experience working for both insurers and independent adjusting firms. Dennis founded Vanler Insurance Adjusters Ltd in 1993, and soon expanded the firm’s operations to include over 70 full-time employees in six locations across Ontario. As a senior property/casualty adjuster, his wide range of claims expertise includes personal and commercial property, premises and products liability and host liquor liability.

After the sale of his firm in 2007, Dennis joined Granite Global Solutions at the senior management level in sales, marketing, strategic direction and as Managing Director, Canada. He soon rose to the position of Executive Vice President, Client Management, for all divisions.

During his career, Dennis has built a reputation on honesty, integrity, and a commonsense approach to problem solving. He also takes pride in his ability to develop strong relationships with clients and his staff.

His professional accomplishments notwithstanding, Dennis also has a respected reputation for community involvement. He is a past executive of the OIAA and has assisted on various committees with the CIAA. He volunteers at The Grace Salvation Army Hospital in their Palliative Care Unit, also a volunteer for the Fellows Starlight Gala Ball, a board member for the Peel Children’s Centre and has assisted in raising millions of dollars for various charities. Dennis has also coached, mentored, volunteered with, or sponsored at least 30 hockey, baseball, lacrosse, and soccer teams.

Since joining KA in 2016, Dennis’ Ontario team has benefited from his intuitive leadership qualities, adept sense of when to act on things, and ability to recognize opportunities. Dennis has also been an integral part of the National Senior Management Team. In 2021, he was recognized for his achievements by being appointed as Vice President Ontario & Atlantic Canada Operations.