About Us
Based in the Durham Region, W.B. White’s Strategic Risk & Enablement team collectively has over 40 years of experience helping Canadian and international clients plan and execute strategy, drive growth, achieve compliance, and mitigate risk effectively.
As a dedicated business growth and compliance partner, we understand the difficulties organizations face in today’s risk climate, and how to navigate them for success. Our team works with clients across business management, funding and growth strategies and systems, and cybersecurity training and communication to ensure compliance standards are met.
Whether your goals include accessing funding, responding to a request for proposal, training staff, or improving your digital risk posture, we help you build a clear, action-driven plan so you can move forward in the marketplace with renewed confidence while remaining compliant.
What We Do
Proactive Risk Assessment
We work with clients to understand current and future business goals and risks, then align them with the relevant compliance requirements. We identify risks and threats proactively, so they don’t impact stability or growth. Put bluntly: we work hard to turn risk into opportunity for our clients.
Strategic Alignment
We draw on decades of experience in public-private partnerships to build risk plans that support each client’s unique goals, mission, and decision-making processes.
Holistic Solutions
Our services include compliance integration, cybersecurity training, operational funding and grant guidance, and contract readiness. These services help clients qualify for contracts, secure additional funding, and strengthen resilience in an ever-shifting marketplace.
Focused Segments
We specialize in municipalities, non-profits, startups, and SMEs.
Problems We Solve
Bottom line:These issues lead to lost bids, unfunded upgrades and slower timelines, and slower growth or lost opportunity.
How We Work With You
Growth & Funding
We match your goals to carefully selected grant programs, then build budgets, quotes, and submission timelines that fit operations. When RFPs matter, we package the required information so reviewers find what they expect the first time.
Cybersecurity, Compliance & Communication Training
We offer training for leadership, frontline teams, and privacy stakeholders so executives understand the steps the organization and IT need to take during crisis, and staff know how to follow them.
Strategic Risk & Enablement Programs
We start with a readiness assessment and translate it into a sequenced 90-day roadmap. Where funding applies, we align the plan to achieve it in a budget-friendly and compliance-friendly way.
How We Prepare Clients for Success
We begin with a short intake and create an onboarding plan to understand upcoming targets, requirements, and objectives. That’s followed by a 60-minute meeting where we clarify goals, map risks and gaps, and decide what needs to be done now versus later. After the session, our team prepares a 90-day plan and budget that allows for immediate action, clear deliverables, and aligned expectations.
Pricing & ROI
Your starting point is our $125 Readiness & Growth Assessment, which a single funded grant or successful RFP will often cover many times over. When further services make sense, we provide a clear outline, next steps, and costs to keep your business on track while achieving results.
How We Work in the Community
We partner with Business Advisory Centres, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development departments, and Associations to deliver free webinars on topics such as Cybersecurity Strategy & Implementation, Grant Preparedness, RFP Research, and other priorities in a globalized economy.
If you’re a partner organization interested in co-hosting, we can coordinate topics, dates, and promotion to fit your audience.
William Biggar
Starting Year at W.B. White Insurance: 2025
Years of Experience in Enterprise Risk Management: 8+
Notable Industry Accomplishments or Volunteer Work:
I’ve had the privilege of working across four countries in both public and private sectors, supporting cybersecurity strategy, enterprise risk, and international business development.
Career highlights include:
- Representing Canadian municipal governments on international trade missions
- Leading product and strategy development for post-secondary institutions
- Appearing on international television to represent Canadian innovation and partnerships
My volunteer work includes:
- Participating in Mongolia’s Billion Tree Initiative
- Co-founding Startup Durham
- Building a youth entrepreneurship community and launching a bursary program that supported over 20 startups and reached more than 5,000 members at its peak
What Do You Do Really Well That Makes You a Great Advisor? Why Do You Like Working in This Field?
Working internationally has taught me how to turn complex risks into clear, actionable strategies. My cross-industry experience—from education and tech to infrastructure and cybersecurity—gives me a broad view that helps clients recognize unseen threats and opportunities.
What keeps me engaged in this work is the constant variety. Each project, industry, or partner brings new challenges and insights, making every engagement unique and rewarding.
Fun or Interesting Personal Info:
I spent time living with traditional nomadic communities across Mongolia, traveling from the mountains and steppes of the north to the deserts of the southern Gobi. Along the way, I experienced Siberian blizzards, sandstorms, traveled aboard Soviet-era trains, and lived in yurts (the traditional homes of Central Asian nomads) next to ancient monasteries and temples.
Contact Information: wbiggar@wbwhite.com, 905-576-0541
LinkedIn Profile Link: William Biggar | LinkedIn
FAQ
Do you sell insurance or advise on policies?
No. We don’t sell insurance or recommend specific policies. If you do require insurance and need to speak with a licensed representative please click here
How much of our time will this take?
The kickoff is a 60-minute session plus a short intake. After that, you’ll have a 90-day plan with clear owners and lightweight tasks. See How We Prepare Clients for Success for what happens before/during/after.
Will you work with our MSP, internal IT, or outside advisors?
Yes. We can coordinate so nothing gets duplicated. We handle readiness, compliance, training, and packaging what reviewers and compliance officers expect, and can coordinate with your team to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Can you project-manage a grant or RFP from start to finish?
We can own timelines, checklists, required documents, and packaging. You’ll still approve content and provide your organizations specific details.
What do you need from us to start?
One or two live items (an RFP you’re eyeing, a grant idea, upcoming compliance requirements, cybersecurity related concerns) plus a client intake form.
Do you sell software or run phishing tests?
We don’t sell tools. If a phishing simulation or specific product is required for whatever reason, we’ll recommend options and coordinate with your MSP/IT team.
What happens after the $125 assessment?
If further work makes sense, we outline scope, timelines, and pricing. Our team can then work with you to decide what steps are most realistic to accomplish given timelines, budgets, and availability.
Is your organization ready for a plan that can actually be executed? If so then book a 60-minute Readiness & Growth Assessment today.
Locations
Oshawa Office 110 King Street East
Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1B6
Lindsay Virtual Office
Oshawa Office 110 King Street East
Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1B6
Lindsay Virtual Office