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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) revealsthat nearly half (47%) of Canadian households feel they lack sufficient insurance coverage... TBD copy full story link to article
Feb 6, 2025
Quick facts
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
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
February 18, 2016
Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO, The Co-operators to retire at year end 2016
February 19, 2016
February 23, 2016
February 24, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 27, 2015
Co-operators General Insurance Company Reports First Quarter 2015 Results
April 30, 2015
May 2, 2015
The Co-operators acquires majority of The Edge Benefits
May 5, 2015
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
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
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
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
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