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The Perfect Fit

Rebecca DavisJuly 9, 2021No Comment2021-07-09T11:58:52-03:00

We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Mullen to our team of brokers in Yarmouth. She’s just started with us in customer service, and she’s ready to dive in and learn all she can about insurance.

Well Wishes to Wayne

Rebecca Davis June 18, 2021 2 Comments2021-06-18T11:47:34-03:00

As our former president and current culture champion, he’s experienced it all. And at the end of this month, on his 65th birthday, he’ll be officially retiring. I sat down with Wayne to reflect on his time with us before he sets out on his next adventure.

Insurance Curious

Rebecca Davis April 9, 2021 No Comment2021-04-09T11:24:47-03:00

My job was to identify emerging trends that would be worth our time and attention at AA Munro. How should we use technology to help Maritimers manage risk so they can drive their cars, protect their homes, and grow their businesses?

Navigating Our New Normal

Rebecca Davis September 4, 2020 No Comment2021-02-03T15:00:51-03:00

eSignatures, email, phone calls—not only were we getting used to these new processes, but we were helping our customers navigate them too.

We Are Family

Angus June 4, 2020 2 Comments2021-02-03T14:57:54-03:00

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 4 Comments2021-02-03T15:40:33-03:00

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.

Community

Healthcare Heroes: From the Frontlines

Rebecca DavisJune 4, 2021No Comment2021-06-04T15:09:46-03:00

As part of our Healthcare Heroes campaign—which aims to share stories of frontline heroes who have taken the brunt of COVID-19 stress and strain, and support them in the impossibly hard work they do—I had the chance to talk to Darlene about her experience, and her hero Chelsea.

Planting the Community Seed

Rebecca Davis June 4, 2021 No Comment2021-06-04T15:10:12-03:00

Our Digby broker team recently got involved in a project with the Digby & Area Community Gardens. They’re a non-profit organization started in 2014 that provides space for residents to rent garden beds and grow their own fruits and vegetables.

Glace Bay Theatre: The Savoy’s Pandemic Pivot

Rebecca Davis April 9, 2021 No Comment2021-04-09T11:32:42-03:00

COVID-19 meant many of the community hubs we depend on had to switch gears quickly and often, finding new ways to do what they love to do. With almost 800 seats and frequent events at full capacity, the Savoy made the difficult decision to close in March 2020.

Coldest Night of the Year

Rebecca Davis March 5, 2021 No Comment2021-03-05T18:42:42-03:00

Donna was ready to make the most of the winter weather and in turn help Nova Scotians in need. She recruited her friend Jennifer, and together they walked 5 kilometres close to home.

Little Giants, Big Inspiration

Rebecca Davis January 8, 2021 No Comment2021-04-19T11:42:59-03:00

Our Little Giants program ran for a successful third year thanks to Stacia and 101.9 The Giant in Cape Breton. We granted four kids with $250 and a certificate. They also chose a charity near and dear to them to receive a matching cheque.

Making the Most of 2020

Rebecca Davis December 18, 2020 No Comment2021-02-03T16:09:23-03:00

It was a year like no other, but we found creative ways to stay involved in our communities!

Along The Way

Wayne’s Retirement Tour

Rebecca DavisJuly 9, 20212 Comments2021-07-13T15:12:05-03:00

Wayne and his daughter, Katie, mapped out a route that allowed them to visit our team members in-office. They set out on Monday, June 21 from their home in Antigonish, and drove to Cape Breton to kick off the retirement tour.

Going Green

Rebecca Davis May 7, 2021 3 Comments2021-05-21T23:48:51-03:00

“Going green” involves ecologically-responsible decisions that help protect the Earth. Here are some of the different ways I'm making eco-wise choices.

Dispatch from Amplify 2021

Rebecca Davis February 5, 2021 No Comment2021-02-05T16:43:22-03:00

Trufla's Amplify conference reminded me that in many ways our industry is more active now than before the pandemic hit. The digital transformation that’s been overdue for twenty years is happening folks.

Using Your Talent to Help

Rebecca Davis January 8, 2021 1 Comment2021-01-08T10:56:42-03:00

Our annual Fire Hall Photo Contest celebrated its 10th year in 2020. Photographer Sean O’Connell has worked with local fire halls in the past, and took the photos for our winning and runner-up departments this year.

Outlook on a New Decade for Insurance

Rebecca Davis December 4, 2020 No Comment2020-12-04T10:15:14-03:00

Just as the global pandemic began shifting business practices across North America, InsNerds published The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution. It shows that the industry has been learning—and COVID-19 has only accelerated our education.