Meet our team

Basit Ahmad

BBA

Financial Advisor*

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**

Basit is a Financial Advisor with Co-operators Financial Investment Services in Pickering. Basit works with individuals, families and business owners to develop strategies that protect what matters most while building long-term wealth for his clients. His approach is client-focused and transparent, aiming to simplify financial planning and help clients feel confident about their future.

Speciality

Basit specializes in creating integrated insurance and investment solutions that align with each client’s unique goals.

For individuals and families, he focuses on RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs and life insurance strategies designed to grow assets and provide financial security.

For business owners, he provides guidance on corporate-class investments, retained-earnings strategies and group benefits to help optimize tax efficiency and support business growth.

Basit strives to make financial concepts clear and approachable so that clients can make well-informed decisions. His goal is to build long-term relationships based on trust, clarity and measurable results.

Hobbies

Outside of work, Basit is dedicated to training, fitness and continuous personal growth. He values discipline and balance in his daily routine, which reflects in the way he approaches client relationships. He also enjoys reading on topics related to financial markets and personal development as well as spending time with family and friends.

Location

Pickering

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Amash Kazi

Associate Insurance Agent

Amash Kazi is an Associate Insurance Agent with Co-operators in Pickering, ON, serving clients in Pickering, Ontario. He specializes in home and auto insurance, helping individuals and families protect what matters most through reliable coverage and personalized advice.

Amash takes a practical, client-first approach, focusing on understanding each client’s needs and providing clear, straightforward guidance. Whether working with first-time homeowners, growing families or long-time policyholders, he is committed to making the insurance process simple, transparent and stress-free.

Known for his friendly and approachable style, Amash values building long-term relationships based on trust and consistency. He takes pride in supporting clients through life’s changes and ensuring their coverage evolves as their needs do.

Speciality

He specializes in home and auto insurance, helping individuals and families protect what matters most through reliable coverage and personalized advice.

Hobbies

Outside of work, Amash is a passionate sports enthusiast and enjoys staying active and following his favorite teams.

Location

Pickering

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Artie Hari

Associate Insurance Agent III

Artie Hari is an Associate Insurance Agent with Co-operators in Pickering, ON, serving individuals and families in Pickering, Durham Region and GTA. She specializes in home and auto insurance, helping clients protect their homes, vehicles and day-to-day lives with dependable coverage and clear, practical advice.

With experience working closely with families in the local community, Artie takes a thoughtful and personalized approach to insurance. She focuses on understanding each client’s situation and ensuring their coverage is well-structured, easy to understand and adaptable as their needs change.

As a parent, Artie brings a family-oriented perspective to his work and understands the importance of protecting what matters most at every stage of life. She is committed to building long-term relationships based on trust, reliability and consistent service.

Speciality

She specializes in home and auto insurance, helping clients protect their homes, vehicles and day-to-day lives with dependable coverage and clear, practical advice in Pickering, Ontario Durham Region and GTA.

Hobbies

Outside of work, Artie enjoys spending time with her children and staying active within the Pickering and Durham community.

Location

Pickering

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Oneisha Kerr

Associate Insurance Agent

Oniesha Kerr is an Associate Insurance Agent with Co-operators in Pickering, ON, supporting individuals and families with personalized insurance solutions. She specializes in home and auto insurance, helping clients protect their property, vehicles and everyday lives with clear, dependable coverage.

Oniesha takes a thoughtful, client-focused approach to insurance, ensuring each client understands their options and feels confident in their coverage. She is known for her patience, attention to detail and commitment to making the insurance process straightforward and stress-free.

Speciality

She specializes in home and auto insurance, helping clients protect their property, vehicles and everyday lives with clear, dependable coverage in Pickering, Durham Region and GTA.

Hobbies

Oniesha brings a strong sense of responsibility and care to her work, understanding the importance of financial protection and stability for families. This perspective allows her to connect with clients on a personal level and advocate for solutions that support long-term security.

Location

Pickering

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Rasham Singh

Associate Insurance Agent

Rasham is an Associate Insurance Agent with Co-operators in Pickering, ON. A motivated young professional who immigrated to Canada from India, Rashamdeep brings a strong work ethic, resilience and a client-first mindset to his role. His background allows him to connect with clients from diverse communities and provide service that is respectful, clear and reliable.

Rashamdeep is committed to continuous learning and long-term career growth within the insurance industry. He takes pride in building trust, delivering consistent service and helping clients protect what matters most.

Speciality

Serving clients in Pickering, Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). He supports individuals and families with home and auto insurance, helping them understand their coverage and make confident, informed decisions.

Hobbies

Outside of work, Rashamdeep enjoys personal development, staying active and working toward his professional goals.

Location

Pickering

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Rebecca Hall

Associate Insurance Advisor II

Rebecca Hall is an Associate Insurance Advisor with Co‑operators in Pickering, ON, specializing in business insurance. With a strong focus on organization and attention to detail, Rebecca plays a key role in delivering reliable and efficient service. She is known for her clear communication, responsiveness and commitment to ensuring a smooth experience for clients across a range of business insurance solutions in Pickering and Durham Region.

Rebecca takes pride in supporting long-term client relationships and helping maintain the high service standards businesses expect. Her dependable approach and collaborative mindset make her a valued part of the business insurance team.

Speciality

Supporting business clients with their business insurance servicing needs. She works closely with advisors and clients to ensure policies are accurately maintained, updated and aligned with evolving business requirements in the GTA.

Hobbies

Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys staying organized, continuous learning and contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.

Location

Pickering

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Yousef Abdelgawad

Associate Insurance Agent

Yousif is an Associate Insurance Agent with Co-operators in Pickering, ON, supporting clients with their insurance needs through a detail-oriented and client-focused approach.

Ambitious and highly motivated, Yousif brings valuable professional experience from previously working alongside lawyers, where he developed strong organizational skills, attention to detail and an appreciation for accuracy and compliance. This background allows him to approach insurance with a structured, thoughtful mindset and a strong respect for due diligence.

Speciality

He assists with home and auto insurance, helping ensure coverage is clear, appropriate and aligned with each client’s situation. He primarily works with clients in the Pickering and Durham Region.

Hobbies

Outside of work, Yousif is driven by personal development and enjoys setting goals that challenge him both professionally and personally.

Location

Pickering

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Zulfiqar Zaidi

Associate Financial Advisor*

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**

Zulfiqar has been at the Co-operators in Pickering, ON office since March 14, 2022. He is an Associate Financial Advisor in Pickering and specializes in providing tailored advice and solutions across business insurance, life insurance and mutual funds, helping individuals and businesses in Pickering protect what matters most and to achieve their financial goals.

With over two decades of insurance industry experience in the U.A.E and Canada, he brings extensive knowledge in client servicing, risk management and financial planning. His strong background in insurance markets, combined with his commitment to building long-term relationships, allows him to deliver personalized guidance that meets the diverse needs of his clients in the Durham Region and GTA.

Speciality

Zulfiqar specializes in business insurance across Pickering, the Durham Region, and the GTA.

Hobbies

Zulfiqar has interest in sports specially cricket and like to read books on history and business.

Location

Pickering

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