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Hitting the Dance Floor on the South Shore

AngusNovember 1, 20181 Comment2018-11-01T10:15:44+00:00

Tammie, Lisa and Theresa from Greenwich attended the South Shore Soiree this October. James from Digby also made it, and Harley popped over from Antigonish.

Report from the Rock

Angus October 4, 2018 3 Comments2018-10-05T09:17:10+00:00

The 2018 Atlantic Broker Convention rocked the rock this past September. It was a friendly, high energy gathering. The Insurance Bureau of Canada unveiled a brand new Bipper and Alan Doyle played a classic East Coast set.

Heart of a Winner

Angus September 6, 2018 3 Comments2018-09-06T17:12:18+00:00

The announcer’s voice floated over the crowd at Oland Stadium. “In lane number 7 is Abby Stapleton from Nova Scotia. Dans le voie numéro sept, c’est Abby Stapleton de Novelle Ecosse.”

Behind The Scenes With Tracey LaTulippe

Angus July 3, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T11:59:50+00:00

In this series of posts, we introduce people who help with operations at AA Munro Insurance. We start with Tracey LaTulippe from our Training Department!

Hull of a Night

Angus May 15, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T12:05:50+00:00

For most recent college graduates looking for a job, the insurance industry is not on the radar. But for Jessica Hull in Lower Sackville, it was a natural choice.

Sack Vegas Baby

Angus April 5, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T12:07:21+00:00

Our Lower Sackville office gathered again recently to enjoy Harley and Wayne's cooking.

Community

Advocating for St. Martha’s

AngusOctober 31, 20181 Comment2018-11-02T09:26:34+00:00

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.

Marion Bridge Ball

Angus September 6, 2018 No Comment2018-09-06T17:09:07+00:00

The small community of Marion Bridge is more than a song for the Mira. One of my favourite parts of my hometown is playing ball.

The Beautiful Game

Angus September 6, 2018 No Comment2018-09-06T17:11:26+00:00

Alongside the intoxicating spectacle of international games, soccer is also a sport that players everywhere love for its elegant simplicity.

Maritime NHL’ers for Kids

Angus July 3, 2018 No Comment2018-09-06T12:06:00+00:00

Maritime NHL’ers for Kids was founded in 2000 with a simple goal: help more kids play hockey. That goal has evolved over the years into a movement, backed by passionate communities to help remove barriers that keep kids from picking up sticks and hitting the ice.

Ringette Nova Scotia

Angus April 30, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T12:13:35+00:00

Ringette is a family affair at the Gilbert house. Daughters Lindsay and Darby play at the competitive level. Dad Peter is a coach. And mom Karen has been a team manager.

Housing for Hope

Angus January 4, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T12:12:10+00:00

The Antigonish Affordable Housing Society ran a successful campaign in the 2017 Aviva Community Fund, winning $100,000.

Along The Way

How Halifax’s Analyze Re Went Global

AngusSeptember 24, 2018No Comment2018-10-11T08:51:15+00:00

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.

Maritime Hockey Dreams

Angus September 6, 2018 No Comment2018-09-18T13:30:38+00:00

It’s no secret that hockey’s an expensive sport. Equipment. Ice time. Travel. It adds up. But near the end of each summer, parents and kids wonder about registration.

Northside Harbourview Hospital Foundation

Angus July 21, 2018 No Comment2018-09-05T18:35:21+00:00

The Northside Harbourview Hospital Foundation works with residents, businesses and groups in the North Sydney area to improve health care for approximately 30,000 people.

Waste Water Nova Scotia Expo

Angus April 19, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T12:21:54+00:00

Derek Flight and Mike Fralick joined the Waste Water Nova Scotia Expo again this year. They had lots of great discussions and the equipment demonstrations were a hit.

Nova Scotia Spring Ideal Home Show

Angus April 7, 2018 No Comment2018-09-27T12:22:35+00:00

We're excited to be back at the 2018 Nova Scotia Spring Ideal Home Show this year! Folks from our Lower Sackville and Dartmouth Crossing offices will be there throughout the weekend.

Bridges to Community

Angus January 4, 2018 2 Comments2018-09-06T12:09:21+00:00

I recently had the privilege to travel to Nicaragua as part of Bridges To Community Canada to build houses for two needy families in the village of Sasle. This trip was made possible because of our partnership with Pembridge.

Broker Series

Why High-Speed Internet Access is Key for Rural Nova Scotia

AngusNovember 1, 2018No Comment2018-11-02T09:27:35+00:00

One of AA Munro Insurance's key differentiators among many other insurance companies and businesses in general is that we are "community-based." We work where we live and supporting the local economy in rural Nova Scotia is very important to us.

Zach Armstrong, YBN Chair

Angus October 4, 2018 No Comment2018-10-04T10:16:51+00:00

A dynamic group of insurance professionals leads Nova Scotia’s Young Broker Network. The YBN’s board of eight includes representation from brokerages across the province.

2018 Aspire Awards Rep of the Year

Angus July 23, 2018 No Comment2018-11-03T14:24:13+00:00

The next generation of insurance industry leaders in Nova Scotia continues to evolve, including Andy DeCoste.

Symposium Atlantic

Angus May 7, 2018 No Comment2018-05-07T16:29:37+00:00

The inaugural Symposium Atlantic took place this April at the Atlantica Hotel in Halifax. It was organized by the CIP Society, which has 18,000 members…

Humanistic-Encouraging

Angus April 4, 2018 No Comment2018-09-06T12:07:24+00:00

There is an old saying that I have heard many times in my life that says “you can get catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” This sums up the behaviour that is expected when we talk about being humanistic and encouraging.

Self Actualization

Angus March 1, 2018 No Comment2018-09-06T12:08:33+00:00

So far we've talked about two behaviours in our ideal culture: seeking Achievement and being Affiliative. Our third behaviour is called Self-Actualization. This is present in the best of the best organizations around the world.