Desjardins Insurance

TIRF poll: New post-pandemic decline among drivers self-reporting driving when they believed they were over the legal limit

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2023) - The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released, Road Safety Monitor 2023: Drinking & Driving in Canada, with sponsorship from Beer Canada and Desjardins Insurance. This new fact sheet examines current beliefs, attitudes and practices related to drinking and driving in Canada. It considers them in the context of recent trends in alcohol-related fatal crashes using TIRF's National Fatality Database which is current up to 2021; the most recent year for which data are available.

Key Points: 
  • 5.8% of drivers admitted driving when they thought they were over the legal limit which is a significant decrease from 10.5% in 2022.
  • 46.4% of respondents who drove when they thought they were over the legal limit did most of their drinking at their home.
  • Just over one-third (36.7%) of drinking drivers did most of their drinking alone and 22.9% drank with a partner or family.
  • Female respondents were 51.3% less likely to report driving after consuming any amount of alcohol compared to males.

Trends in wildlife-vehicle collisions can guide prevention strategies in Canada

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released a new fact sheet, Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Canada, 2000-2020 made possible by sponsorship from Desjardins Insurance .

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released a new fact sheet, Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Canada, 2000-2020 made possible by sponsorship from Desjardins Insurance .
  • It examines the magnitude, characteristics and trends related to motor vehicle fatalities involving wildlife collisions in Canada from 2000 to 2020.
  • Only one in three (177) wildlife-vehicle collisions occur in the Fall despite this being a peak period for animal migration.
  • Information about the types of wildlife involved in collisions is key to guide the selection of wildlife mitigation measures.

Desjardins Insurance teams up with TELUS Health to expand access to health and wellness services

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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MONTREAL and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Desjardins Insurance and TELUS Health have announced today a new collaboration that will bring TELUS Healths leading health and well-being services to members and other eligible individuals from group insurance plans administered by Desjardins.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Desjardins Insurance and TELUS Health have announced today a new collaboration that will bring TELUS Healths leading health and well-being services to members and other eligible individuals from group insurance plans administered by Desjardins.
  • The joint effort with Desjardins is an ideal example of how TELUS Health can work alongside its clients to build healthy communities across Canada.
  • This new collaboration with TELUS Health was a natural choice for us.
  • This is a strategic initiative between two strong business leaders focused on improving the health and wellness of Canadians, said Martin Blanger, Vice-president Health Benefits Management, TELUS Health.

New Research Outlines How Organizations Can Meet Evolving Mental Health Needs of Employees

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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While some studies have found the mental health of Canadians was already at risk, the recent pandemic highlighted the importance of mental health and wellness and created an unprecedented demand for mental health supports.

Key Points: 
  • While some studies have found the mental health of Canadians was already at risk, the recent pandemic highlighted the importance of mental health and wellness and created an unprecedented demand for mental health supports.
  • Additional efforts will be required to meet the emerging mental health needs of Canadians, with employers playing a critical role.
  • Were thrilled to be part of the Workplace Mental Health Research Centre, helping to build resilient organizations where employees thrive.
  • The Workplace Mental Health Research Centre works with founding members Desjardins Insurance, Sun Life Financial and Lundbeck Canada on research related to workplace absenteeism and future-proofing investments in mental health as well as additional pressing topics related to mental health and wellbeing.

New research centre dedicated to addressing growing importance of mental health and wellness

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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OTTAWA, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Conference Board of Canada today announced the establishment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Centre (MHWRC). This new Research Centre will provide meaningful, actionable insights and better support to all Canadians through ambitious research that looks at key facets of mental health in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • Ambitious research will explore absenteeism and future-proofing investments in workplace mental health:
    OTTAWA, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Conference Board of Canada today announced the establishment of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Centre (MHWRC).
  • This new Research Centre will provide meaningful, actionable insights and better support to all Canadians through ambitious research that looks at key facets of mental health in the workplace.
  • As we continue to navigate through the pandemic and beyond, our research at the MHWRC will examine the growing importance of mental health and wellbeing for employers and employees.
  • Prioritizing employee mental health benefits all organizations, said Erin Mills, Director, Human Capital and Workplace Health at The Conference Board of Canada.

Equitable Bank continues expansion of life insurance lending program with new Desjardins Insurance collaboration

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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TORONTO, July 14, 2021 /CNW/ -Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank, announced a broadening of its life insurance lending program by introducing a new arrangement with Desjardins Insurance.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 14, 2021 /CNW/ -Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank, announced a broadening of its life insurance lending program by introducing a new arrangement with Desjardins Insurance.
  • This will allow qualifying Desjardins policyowners to access funds through an Equitable Bank Cash Surrender Value (CSV) Line of Credit.
  • Equitable Bank offers a suite of solutions tailored to individual clients' financial needs, for every stage in life.
  • Equitable Group Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB and EQB.PR.C) and serves over a quarter million Canadians through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank.

Global Payments Announces Strategic Partnership with Desjardins Group in Canada

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
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As part of the transaction, Global Payments will enter into an exclusive 10-year marketing alliance agreement under which Desjardins will refer members to Global Payments for payment technology and acquiring solutions.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the transaction, Global Payments will enter into an exclusive 10-year marketing alliance agreement under which Desjardins will refer members to Global Payments for payment technology and acquiring solutions.
  • Desjardins Group is the sixth largest financial institution in Canada by deposits, with approximately 1,000 branches and over 7 million members and clients.
  • Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a leading pure play payments technology company delivering innovative software and services to our customers globally.
  • Desjardins Group is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $310.9 billion.

Owais Shaikh is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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TORONTO, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ -The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that Owais Shaikh is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ -The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that Owais Shaikh is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario.
  • Owais Shaikh, also known as Salman Khan, appears to be soliciting auto insurance through Desjardins Insurance.
  • Consumers can find a list of all insurance companies and agents licensed to do business in Ontario on FSCO's website.
  • The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)'s website contains a list of all brokers licensed to do business in Ontario.

Andrew Burrows-Trotman is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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TORONTO, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ - The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that Andrew Burrows-Trotman is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ - The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that Andrew Burrows-Trotman is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario.
  • Andrew Burrows-Trotman appears to be soliciting auto insurance through the Desjardins Insurance group of companies, including The Personal Insurance.
  • Consumers can find a list of all insurance companies and agents licensed to do business in Ontario on FSCO's website.
  • The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)'s website contains a list of all brokers licensed to do business in Ontario.

Kawai Ho is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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TORONTO, April 17, 2019 /CNW/ -The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that Kawai Ho is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 17, 2019 /CNW/ -The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that Kawai Ho is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario.
  • Kawai Ho appears to be soliciting auto insurance through Desjardins Insurance.
  • Consumers can find a list of all insurance companies and agents licensed to do business in Ontario on FSCO's website.
  • The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)'s website contains a list of all brokers licensed to do business in Ontario.