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•Waterloo Strategic Plan: The City of Waterloo will be engaging our clients is an integral part of our culture,” said Heather
residents on its next strategic plan and the future of its McLachlin, President of Cowan Insurance Group. “We actively
program and activities guide, and in early December will be work at creating a results-driven culture focused on trust and
seeking input related to budget communications. To learn accountability through open and transparent communication
more and participate, visit www.engagewaterloo.ca. across all levels of our organization. We don’t take it for
granted. I am extremely proud that our efforts have been
Cowan Insurance Group Named One recognized with our second consecutive Canada’s Most
of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Admired Corporate Cultures award.”
Cultures™ 2018 Forty winners are chosen across four categories; three are
On November 22, 2018 Cowan Insurance Group, a prominent based on revenue (growth, mid-market and enterprise)
Canadian-owned and operated independent insurance and one not-for-profit category (broader public sector).
brokerage and consulting operation, announced that it Organization’s submissions are scored on six categories:
had been named by Waterstone Human Capital as one of vision and leadership, recruitment and hiring for fit, cultural
Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2018. This alignment and measurement, retention, rewards and
national program annually recognizes best-in-class Canadian recognition, organizational performance and corporate social
organizations for having cultures that enhance performance responsibility. The Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
and help sustain a competitive advantage. program creates a benchmark of success for all those who are

Cowan Insurance Group’s submission highlighted a culture nominated.
characterized by excellence, commitment and innovation; “At Waterstone, we believe corporate culture drives
the outcome of continuous, disciplined execution of robust performance and that it’s your organization’s greatest asset,”
employee engagement strategies directly aligned to corporate said Marty Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer
business goals and objectives supported by a corporate of Waterstone Human Capital and Chair of Canada’s Most
social responsibility program, a constant focus on employee Admired™ Corporate Cultures. “What’s notable about the
development and an integrated recruitment and retention 2018 winners is their commitment to culture as a competitive
framework. advantage. They set an outstanding example for cultivating
“At Cowan, collaboration and delivering exceptional value to and sustaining great cultures that ultimately drive growth

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