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Report shows a growing need for financial support for Canadian charities and non-profits

Despite the growing reliance on the essential services offered by non-profit organizations and charities, many are struggling to meet their funding targets. Read more about the report

May 27, 2025

Survey: Canadians can’t afford the continued cost of vehicle theft

A new survey reveals vehicle theft is a top-of-mind fear for Canadian drivers and that anxiety is made worse by rising prices and sophisticated theft tactics. Read more about the survey

May 14, 2025

Co-operators General Insurance company reports first quarter 2025 results

Co-operators General Insurance Company released its consolidated financial results for the first quarter. The consolidated net income was $72.9 million. Read more about the financial results

May 8, 2025

Expanded focus on resilience is key, Co-operators highlights in Integrated Annual Report

Amid escalating climate challenges and economic uncertainty, Co-operators is building resilience from the household to the community level. Read about the Integrated Annual Report

May 7, 2025

Celebrating 10 years of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day!

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day returns on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the highest number of community events scheduled in program history! Learn more about the event

May 1, 2025

INSURANCE COVERAGE KEY TO FINANCIAL RESILIENCE AS CLIMATE RISKS RISE: REPORT
GUELPH – February 6, 2025 – A new report from the Financial Resilience Institute

(Institute) reveals

that nearly half (47%) of Canadian households feel they lack sufficient insurance coverage... TBD copy full story link to article

Feb 6, 2025

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Long and proud Canadian history

We're a leading all-Canadian financial services co-operative, offering insurance and investment products to help Canadians build their financial security.

Investing in our communities

Since 1995, $12.4 million has been dispersed to 267 charities, non-profit organizations, social enterprises and co-operatives through the Co-operators Community Funds.

Embedding sustainability

We’re a carbon neutral organization that’s committed to net-zero emissions in our operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively.

We care deeply about our people

We’re recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and ranked as one of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

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The Co-operators earns a spot among world's best intranets for 2016

January 11, 2016

The Co-operators United Way campaign raises $598,000

January 15, 2016

Second National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in Canada Launched

January 25, 2016

Coastal Community Credit Union chooses CUMIS as its creditor insurance partner and Doxim loan technology for improved member experience

February 1, 2016

The Co-operators donates $75,000 to Kids Help Phone

February 2, 2016

Glynn Irving receives Community Achievement Award for outstanding community involvement

February 8, 2016

Community organizations receive $120,000 from The Co-operators

February 16, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

February 18, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company declares quarterly dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

February 18, 2016

Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO, The Co-operators to retire at year end 2016

February 19, 2016

The Co-operators and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition advocate for fire safety through new partnership

February 23, 2016

Peterborough's Denise Vallee receives Community Achievement Award for outstanding community involvement

February 24, 2016

St. Thomas's Debbie Hamilton receives Community Achievement Award for outstanding community involvement

February 25, 2016

Media Advisory - Supporting Syrian Refugees in Winnipeg

March 17, 2016

CUMIS donation supports Joseph Brant Hospital Mental Health programs

March 31, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company Declares Quarterly Dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

April 5, 2016

The Co-operators sets ambitious impact investing target

April 7, 2016

The Co-operators welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors

April 7, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

April 28, 2016

J.D. Power ranks The Co-operators highest for auto insurance customer satisfaction

May 4, 2016

Winnipeg's Mitch Dorge honoured with Sir Hugh John Macdonald Memorial Award

May 4, 2016

The Co-operators announces grants to seven organizations supporting Syrian refugees

May 5, 2016

Thirty community projects funded as part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in Canada

May 6, 2016

Urgent Advisory - Re: Fires in Fort McMurray Area

May 6, 2016

The Co-operators responding urgently to clients affected by Fort McMurray fire

May 9, 2016

New report provides overview of The Co-operators sustainability activities

May 11, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company estimates financial cost of Fort McMurray wildfire

May 20, 2016

First-of-its-kind life insurance now available for Canadians deemed difficult to insure

May 26, 2016

Building homes, strengthening communities: CUMIS provides funding and volunteers to support Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga

June 2, 2016

The Co-operators ranked #3 among 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada

June 7, 2016

Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving begins development of National Action Plan

June 20, 2016

The Co-operators launches flood insurance in Ontario

June 27, 2016

The Co-operators invests in InvestEco Sustainable Food Fund

July 5, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

July 28, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company declares quarterly dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

August 12, 2016

Ten Canadian co-ops receive $125,600 from The Co-operators

August 17, 2016

The Co-operators donates $360,000 to 16 organizations providing employability services and training

August 24, 2016

The Co-operators Announces New Chief Executive Officer

August 30, 2016

Elsipogtog Youth Summer Co-operative in New Brunswick receives donation from The Co-operators

September 8, 2016

The Co-operators launches new national brand campaign focused on resilience

September 12, 2016

The Co-operators enters into joint venture with First Credit Union

October 3, 2016

The Co-operators launches new marketing campaign in Quebec

October 4, 2016

The Co-operators announces support for mutual microinsurance strategy in India

October 11, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company declares quarterly dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

October 21, 2016

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results

October 27, 2016

The Co-operators acquires Assurance Aubin Insurance Brokers Ltd.

November 1, 2016

The Co-operators ranked among the Best Employers in Canada

November 10, 2016

The Co-operators wins Excellence in Governance Award for sustainability and ESG practices

November 30, 2016

The Co-operators donates $25,000 to Canadian Museum of Human Rights

December 8, 2016

The Co-operators acquires Bill Hartley Insurance Services

January 7, 2015

Merger creates one of the largest providers in Canadian travel insurance: Allianz Global Assistance

January 8, 2015

The Co-operators donates $50,000 to the Canadian Blood Services

January 19, 2015

The Co-operators donates $100,000 to Laurier's School of Business and Economics

January 22, 2015

The Co-operators raises $195,165 for United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

January 23, 2015

The Co-operators raises $613,034 for the United Way

January 23, 2015

The Co-operators donates $154,606 to United Way Regina

January 23, 2015

National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Launched in Canada

February 9, 2015

Ag for Life and The Co-operators partner for rural and farm safety education in Alberta

February 12, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company declares quarterly dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

February 19, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports 2014 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

February 19, 2015

National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day winning community projects announced

April 2, 2015

The Co-operators acquires Premier group of companies

April 10, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company declares quarterly dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

April 14, 2015

New applied research network to advance flood resiliency in Canada

April 16, 2015

The Co-operators welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors

April 16, 2015

The Co-operators and Sunshine Coast Credit Union announce collaboration to better serve clients and members

April 27, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

April 30, 2015

Canadians making communities safer today as part of first National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

May 2, 2015

The Co-operators acquires majority of The Edge Benefits

May 5, 2015

J.D. Power ranks The Co-operators highest for customer satisfaction in the Alberta and Atlantic regions

May 7, 2015

The Co-operators releases 2014 sustainability report

May 12, 2015

New study assesses 15 Canadian cities' preparedness for flooding

May 21, 2015

The Co-operators launches flood insurance in Alberta

May 25, 2015

12 Canadian community-based organizations receive $200,000 from The Co-operators

May 27, 2015

The Co-operators recognized as one of the Top 50 Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada

June 4, 2015

The Co-operators and the Canadian Mental Health Association get ready to "Ride Don't Hide" for mental health in Halton

June 11, 2015

The Co-operators ranked among Best Corporate Citizens in Canada

June 15, 2015

The Co-operators ranked highest in customer satisfaction in Ontario/Atlantic Region by J.D. Power

June 17, 2015

The Co-operators pledges $10 million to Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund

June 24, 2015

The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canada collaborate to develop young sustainability leaders

July 8, 2015

The Co-operators commits $60,000 to support diversity scholarships for young members living in housing co-ops

July 9, 2015

The Co-operators enhances its Member Benefits Program

July 27, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

July 30, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company declares quarterly dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

August 7, 2015

The Co-operators acquires Carleton Insurance Brokers Ltd.

August 13, 2015

The Co-operators provides $100,000 to eight developing co-ops

August 20, 2015

L'Alliance des caisses populaires de l'Ontario becomes the newest member of The Co-operators

August 21, 2015

The Co-operators acquires Browning Insurance Ltd.

October 5, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company Declares Quarterly Dividend on: Class E, Series C Preference Shares

October 7, 2015

UNEP Inquiry Shows How to Align Global Finance with Sustainable Development

October 8, 2015

New service encourages young men to access mental health support

October 8, 2015

The Co-operators awards more than $90,000 to young sustainability champions

October 20, 2015

Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results

October 29, 2015

The Co-operators honoured as one of the Best Employers in Canada

November 5, 2015

The Co-operators acquires Bando & Brown General Insurance

November 5, 2015

The Co-operators certified as a Living Wage Employer

November 6, 2015

IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training Awarded $361,000 through Ontario Trillium Foundation

November 17, 2015

New partnership aims to reduce distracted driving in Canada

November 18, 2015

The Co-operators discloses carbon footprint of equity investments

November 30, 2015

The Co-operators pitches in to welcome Syrian refugees to Canada

December 14, 2015

New report will lead to creation of national plan to combat distracted driving

December 16, 2015

The Co-operators donates $75,000 to three organizations in Regina

December 17, 2015

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