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Coming On In A Time Of Crisis

AngusApril 30, 20202 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 Comment2019-12-18T11:37:35-03:00

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.

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.

Community

Supporting Each Other With Industry Webinars

AngusApril 30, 2020No 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.

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.

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 Comments2019-10-03T09:35:02-03:00

“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

Insurance Enters A New Phase

AngusApril 3, 2020No 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.

What Megatrend Will Transform Insurance In 2020?

Angus January 2, 2020 1 Comment2020-01-02T17:12:54-03:00

New kinds of data at new volumes will shake up the insurance industry in 2020 and beyond. The good news is that our industry has always included a lot of data.

What Is The Future Of Insurance?

Angus November 1, 2019 No Comment2019-11-04T13:08:21-03:00

When we gathered this summer in Cape Breton, we looked back on the journey of AA Munro since 1944. We remembered how our company grew from our founder Alcorn selling insurance policies in Whycocomagh to all of us supporting communities throughout the Maritimes.

Our Digital Journey

Angus June 7, 2019 No 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?