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IINS 66th Annual Awards Dinner

AngusDecember 5, 2019No Comment2019-12-05T13:02:34-03:00

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.

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.”

Community

Smoke Detector Program

AngusNovember 1, 2019No 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.

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.”

Along The Way

Keal System Users

AngusOctober 4, 2019No 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.

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 2 Comments2018-12-06T15:30:46-03:00

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.

Broker Series

What Is The Future Of Insurance?

AngusNovember 1, 2019No 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.