Wawanesa Insurance

“(Our) new offering allows employers to tailor their plans at both the benefit and employee segment levels. They’re not locked into one plan for the entire group.” – Mike Aiken, VP, Group Insurance. Learn about our exciting Group Essentials offering designed for small businesses, and hear more from Mike and Lauren Mazurkewich about how we’re evolving as a group insurance carrier. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dAPu8wPJ

Last week, we partnered with Manitoba Start and OFE - Opportunities for Employment to host a Newcomer Career Kickstarter event at our headquarters. Our People & Culture Team and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) came together to create an event supporting newcomers to Winnipeg as they begin their career journeys in Canada. This event featured a series of workshops on topics like resume building, interview prep and exploring careers in insurance.   At Wawanesa, we believe diversity is our strength, and events like this remind us of the importance of building an inclusive workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve. #DEIB #CareersInInsurance. 

We’re proud to have invested $70,000 back into our communities through the efforts of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Seven charitable organizations have been chosen by our ERGs to each receive $10,000 to drive impactful work supporting equity-deserving communities. • Accessibility Renovations for Kids (ARK) Society  • Story Planet  • Red Door Family Shelter  • Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre  • CanU  • Rainbow Resource Centre  • A Safe Place Through our Community Impact program’s Equity Deserving Diversity Fund, this donation is one more way we can make a meaningful difference in building community resilience. 

Today is International Day for Persons with Disabilities - a day focused on celebrating the contributions, strengths, and perspectives of people living with disabilities, while recognizing the work still needed to be done. At Wawanesa, in partnership with our Abled & Disabled Allies Partnering Together (ADAPT) Employee Resource Group, we were thrilled to welcome Kelly Bron Johnson for an insightful discussion on building inclusive workplaces. Kelly shared best practices for accommodating visible and invisible disabilities, highlighting how inclusivity positively impacts employee well-being, engagement and productivity. The session covered neurodiversity, mental health, and actionable ways to enhance accessibility in the workplace, leaving us with practical tools to foster a culture where everyone can thrive. #IDPD #DisabilityDay

The Women+ of Wawanesa Employee Resource Group (ERG) recently hosted a first of its kind fireside chat with the female members of our Board of Directors, who shared their inspiring career journeys and insights on mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership. With our Board having reached gender parity, we explored the importance of diverse perspectives in Board governance, challenges yet to overcome, and how to build support for women in the workplace. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful conversation! #DEIB #WomenInLeadership

We’re looking forward to spotlighting Sarah Scott in this panel discussion on the commercial mid-market. We’d love to see you there! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gknx9Wex

Canada Post labour strike  If you typically connect with us by mail, please choose from our other easy online alternatives. You can also contact your insurance broker for help or any questions. To learn more, visit the links below: For Property/Auto, visit: https://lnkd.in/g9V8wsZF For Life, visit: https://lnkd.in/gyNgBE-p

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction's new Climate Resilience Centre is now open in our former executive office in downtown Winnipeg. Book your tour to learn simple steps you can take to protect your property and reduce the risk of loss due to severe weather events.    We're proud to support the ICLR's Climate Resilience Centre through our Wawanesa Climate Champions Program as part of our commitment to helping build more resilient communities.   https://lnkd.in/dw9r7Spn #WawanesaClimateChampions 

October is Latin American Heritage Month, and Wawanesa is proud to celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin American communities. We’re also excited to introduce Familia Wawanesa, our newest Employee Resource Group (ERG), dedicated to celebrating traditions, sharing experiences, and fostering inclusion. Join us in recognizing this month and meet the Familia Wawanesa Co-Leads driving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Wawanesa.

Today marks the start of our annual United Way fundraising campaign: 𝑊𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑎 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑊𝑎𝑦. Together, we’re rallying to support our local communities, with Wawanesa matching every donation from employees, retirees and board members to make a greater impact.      We look forward to helping make our communities stronger and more resilient. Just say the word – Wawanesa – and we’re here to help.