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We Are Family

AngusJune 4, 20202 Comments2020-06-04T22:33:16-03:00

I’m learning that we truly are a local business that supports other local businesses. And I’m also learning that in addition to being like a family, we are also a lot of fun.

Coming On In A Time Of Crisis

Angus April 30, 2020 3 Comments2020-05-01T10:20:19-03:00

Finding my place at a new job in a time of such uncertainty was definitely a big concern of mine. And just as I started, our wonderful province of Nova Scotia was rocked by a mass shooting.

What’s Charlie The Conflict Counsellor All About?

Angus March 4, 2020 4 Comments2020-03-04T15:52:08-03:00

Last year we introduced Charlie the Conflict Counsellor at AA Munro Insurance. Some of our teams have other names for this blue and gold duck: Howard, Mr. Quackers, Duck Norris.

IINS 66th Annual Awards Dinner

Angus December 5, 2019 No Comment2020-06-05T10:26:39-03:00

Greg’s FCIP marks earned him the Charlie Giffin Memorial Award, which is presented each year to the top student in fellowship studies in Nova Scotia. He joined familiar industry names like Tena Poirier at Aviva and Bob Somers at Wawanesa, who have also received the honour.

40 Years In The Insurance Business

Angus October 4, 2019 No Comment2019-10-04T10:34:24-03:00

After a couple of summers working with our founder Alcorn in the 1970s, John Munro joined AA Munro Insurance full time in 1979. He recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary with us!

A Sunny 75th Anniversary

Angus September 5, 2019 2 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.

Community

2020 A. Alcorn Munro Scholarship

AngusJuly 3, 2020No Comment2020-07-03T09:44:49-03:00

Emma was nominated by Meghan Hayne, and will attend StFX university in the fall—a tradition among her family members.

Supporting Each Other With Industry Webinars

Angus April 30, 2020 No Comment2020-04-30T23:01:26-03:00

We’re coming together to help each other connect with our communities. While certain claims are reduced with assets parked, risk hasn’t gone away and folks still need insurance!

How Does Customer Engagement Work In Insurance?

Angus February 7, 2020 6 Comments2020-05-19T13:21:49-03:00

A lot of recent customer engagement efforts through newsletters or smartphone apps have fallen flat. People don’t want to deal with insurance issues day-to-day.

Little Giants Light The Way

Angus January 2, 2020 1 Comment2020-05-01T10:21:10-03:00

Here are four kids making a difference in Cape Breton. Each was nominated by a parent or guardian who told us a little about how these kids have helped others.

Smoke Detector Program

Angus November 1, 2019 No Comment2019-10-30T15:19:38-03:00

Second grade students at 35 schools across Nova Scotia received free smoke detectors this October during Fire Prevention Week.

Supporting The Highland Games

Angus August 2, 2019 No 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.

Along The Way

Pandemic Playdate

AngusApril 3, 20202 Comments2020-04-06T16:11:59-03:00

We shared a few words as the kids began to surge against the social distance. I felt my voice about to crack.

Embracing Uncertain Relationships in a Time of Transformation

Angus March 4, 2020 4 Comments2020-03-04T15:30:44-03:00

The insurance industry is digitizing rapidly. With so many start ups and corporate venture plays, it can be hard to know who to trust.

Keal System Users

Angus October 4, 2019 No Comment2019-10-04T10:04:47-03:00

When you have a question about SigXP, you know who to call! Tracey LaTulippe also has a broader role in the Keal community as part of the Keal System Users Board of Directors. She recently attended the 2019 Accelerate Conference in Niagara.

Maritime Fire Chiefs Association

Angus September 5, 2019 No 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 Comments2020-06-05T10:26:39-03:00

“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.

Broker Series

Why Is Lemonade Worth So Much?

AngusAugust 7, 2020No Comment2020-08-07T13:59:02-03:00

Digital experts outside of our industry aren’t used to considering how risk, claims and reinsurance play out over time for an insurance carrier.

Insurance Podcast Review

Rebecca Davis August 7, 2020 No Comment2020-08-07T13:50:05-03:00

No matter your take on the trends in insurance, it’s important to keep up on what’s happening. These podcasts show the world of insurance is moving in a digital direction, but that people are still at the core of the industry.

1000 Pieces

Angus July 2, 2020 1 Comment2020-07-03T14:42:35-03:00

How many pieces of paper do you print each week? As an active commercial CSR, Marla Tate used to go through upwards of a thousand.

Letting Go Of The Boxes

Angus June 4, 2020 No Comment2020-06-09T14:48:22-03:00

Successful brokerages of the future will have a platform mindset. They will treat data as an opportunity for engagement. They will ask the data questions that bring value to customers.

Insurance Enters A New Phase

Angus April 3, 2020 1 Comment2020-04-03T15:05:17-03:00

Companies are learning that the behavioural information they collect while delivering products and services can be worth as much as—or more than—the products and services themselves.

Why Are Insurers Investing In AI?

Angus February 7, 2020 1 Comment2020-02-07T11:32:59-03:00

Data coming in volumes we’ve never seen before from cheap sensors can be processed by AI to provide realtime risk assessment, pricing and adjusting.