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A Sunny 75th Anniversary

AngusSeptember 5, 20192 Comments2019-09-05T16:02:50-03:00

The sun shone during our 75th Anniversary BBQ in Whycocomagh. Blue skies. Blue tee shirts and big smiles. This is really what it’s all about. This is what we do.

Why Do We Wear Kilts?

Angus April 4, 2019 No Comment2019-04-05T10:34:58-03:00

When you are trying to get someplace, it is always important to remember where you came from and not to lose sight of what is truly important.

Life Of A Hockey Family

Angus March 1, 2019 No Comment2019-03-01T11:00:12-03:00

Like a lot of Canadians, Rodney Munro has spent countless hours in a rink. For the past decade he’s been involved in one way or another with local teams through his daughters Emma and Grace.

7 Words For Angus

Angus January 3, 2019 No Comment2019-01-04T12:32:36-03:00

As we celebrate our 75th Anniversary at AA Munro this year, I’m working to become a better leader. One of the things I’ve done recently is a 7 word “reality check.”

New Glasgow Paint Night

Angus December 6, 2018 3 Comments2019-04-05T14:31:31-03:00

Our folks in the New Glasgow area try to get together every couple of months, or every so often. This fall they were on trend with a paint night. Tanya Young told me how it all came together.

Having a Good Time in Sydney

Angus December 6, 2018 No Comment2018-12-06T15:11:17-03:00

A storm blew in just before the Sydney Soiree this year, covering roads and cutting power. But the nor’easter couldn’t keep the local AA Munro crew away.

Supporting The Highland Games

AngusAugust 2, 2019No Comment2019-08-01T15:28:39-03:00

The sound of the bagpipes stirs deep. At a recent pancake breakfast, an old mariner told me how he feels like marching into battle whenever he hears the pipes.

Bonvie-MacDonald #ItsForTheKids

Angus August 1, 2019 No Comment2019-08-01T14:55:15-03:00

A sharply dressed crowd gathered on a warm evening at StFX’s Keating Centre this past June. Chris Dunlap checked tickets and Karen Armstrong welcomed patrons through the door.

The Coffee’s On Us

Angus May 1, 2019 2 Comments2019-05-09T10:59:49-03:00

Stacia Peters wants Cape Breton to wake up and smell the coffee. “There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning and somebody paying for your coffee,” said Peters. “So we started a little program here for the year.”

Rebecca Schofield All World Super Play Park

Angus January 31, 2019 No Comment2019-01-31T11:16:00-03:00

Nestled behind two schools and a church in Riverview, New Brunswick, the All World Super Play Park is a cherished destination for children and families in the Greater Moncton Area.

Little Giants In Cape Breton

Angus January 2, 2019 1 Comment2019-02-13T14:10:38-03:00

“It’s my favourite moment from the whole year,” said Tanya Morellato. “The emotion in the gym was incredible.”

Advocating for St. Martha’s

Angus October 31, 2018 1 Comment2019-03-05T11:17:19-03:00

As a community-based brokerage, we value the volunteer spirit. Our President, Wayne Ezekiel, embodies this spirit with his tireless dedication to groups across our region.

Along The Way

Maritime Fire Chiefs Association

AngusSeptember 5, 2019No Comment2019-09-05T16:03:46-03:00

On a warm weekend this past July, the Maritime Fire Chiefs Association gathered in Moncton for their 105th annual Conference. Jason Minigan, one of our insurance brokers in the Halifax area, drove up to attend as an exhibitor.

AA Munro Receives National Award for Culture of Excellence

Angus June 7, 2019 3 Comments2019-06-07T10:20:26-03:00

“We’re really describing an organization that’s able to change with the times and move forward,” said Allan Stewart.

How Culture Is Driving The Future At Arity

Angus March 1, 2019 No Comment2019-03-01T11:12:00-03:00

Transportation is changing dramatically. From car sharing apps to self-driving cars, we get around in ways that didn’t even exist a decade ago.

Tiger Mackie Oldtimer’s Tournament

Angus January 31, 2019 No Comment2019-02-01T14:36:49-03:00

Eric Irving “Tiger” Mackie, who passed away in 2003, played hockey well into his eighties and was a pillar of “Pirate” Hockey.

What Is Culture and Why Does It Matter to AA Munro in 2019?

Angus December 6, 2018 1 Comment2018-12-06T15:30:46-03:00

Culture is kind of a “smoky” thing … something that’s hard to explain but you certainly know right away when you walk into a healthy or unhealthy workplace.

How Halifax’s Analyze Re Went Global

Angus September 24, 2018 No Comment2018-10-11T08:51:15-03:00

Startup culture continues to revolutionize the way we do business. In every sector, small groups of creative, focused individuals are rewriting what’s possible, largely through the use of technology.

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Our Digital Journey

AngusJune 7, 2019No Comment2019-06-07T09:03:41-03:00

What did the journey to launching an online services team look like at AA Munro Insurance? Do we think that the human element is still imperative in the delivery of quality insurance services?

Why are Insurance Rates on the Rise?

Angus June 7, 2019 1 Comment2019-06-07T09:07:11-03:00

Customers across Canada are opening renewals to find their premiums have increased substantially, even model clients with no claims! What has changed?

Turning A Social Post Into A Success

Angus April 4, 2019 No Comment2019-04-11T16:03:36-03:00

We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words, but how can you use visuals to create thousands of fans? Your friends from The Family Knife are here to help!

How To Use Your Digital Pink Slip

Angus February 28, 2019 No Comment2019-02-28T22:05:42-03:00

Digital pink slips, also known as electronic pink slips or eSlips, landed on Canadian smartphones one year ago. Nova Scotia became the first province to officially embrace the new technology.

Sign Here Please

Angus January 31, 2019 1 Comment2019-01-31T12:45:04-03:00

Last year, the Centre for the Study of Insurance Operations recognized AA Munro as a Technology Leader. The final step in our journey toward this achievement was our adoption of eSignatures.

Training In 2019

Angus January 2, 2019 No Comment2018-12-21T15:58:47-03:00

We're always working to get better. As we move into our 75th year in business, we're striving even more to live up to our mission as "well trained, highly motivated insurance specialists."