Our story in an interconnected world

Propelled by our purpose.

Oriented to our vision.

Guided by our values.

This report highlights our environmental, social, financial and governance performance in relation to the issues and trends that matter to the people we serve. All data and commentary in this report reflect activities from January 1 to December 31, 2024.

Our purpose:

Financial security for Canadians and our communities

As an insurer, financial services provider, investor, asset manager, community partner and employer, we make decisions that drive us toward this outcome.

Our vision:

We will be a catalyst for a resilient and sustainable society

Our vision compels us to build and accelerate the societal conditions for resilience and sustainability, which will ultimately support our purpose.

Our values:

How our co-operative identity comes to life

Responsibility: We balance our care for society and the environment with our business success.

Integrity: We treat our members, clients, employees, Advisors and partners with honesty and respect.

Inclusion: We achieve success by embracing the diversity of all Canadians.

Our co-operative principles: How we put our values into practice

The seven global co-operative principles — as outlined by the International Co-operative Alliance — guide our decision-making.

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Climate Report

Get detailed information on climate-related milestones, governance, strategy, risk-management, and targets and metrics.

Download our 2024 Climate Report


Co-operators General Insurance Company (CGIC) Annual Report

Get information on the financial performance of Co-operators General Insurance Company.

Download our 2024 CGIC Annual Report

Leading with purpose

John Harvie

Chairperson of the Board

“Our co-operative identity is a business structure that enables us to deal with opportunities and challenges as they occur.”

Rob Wesseling

President and Chief Executive Officer

“We continue to enhance our products and services to ensure clients are covered for the risks they face today, while building greater resilience to future losses.”

Read the full interview

A four-year plan, aiming decades ahead

Midway through our 2023 to 2026 strategic plan, we are continuing to build a bridge that will enable us to deliver on our purpose amid rapid disruption and transformation. Our strategic plan has five dimensions: Co-operative Identity, Client Engagement, Profitability and Growth, Business Capabilities and Workforce Capabilities. Learn about each dimension.

Why we do everything the way we do

Co-operative Identity
Being a co-operative is core to our identity, and to our business. We will continue to be invaluable to the co-operative system.

What outcomes we’ll deliver

Client Engagement
We will be the leader in client experience and will be recognized as a provider of holistic financial services.                           
Profitability and Growth
We will be competitive and drive profitability and growth through operational excellence and focused execution.            

How we’ll get there

Business Capabilities
We will enhance and build key capabilities to enable us to be successful today and into the future.                                            
Workforce Capabilities
We will have a diverse and agile workforce whose skills, leadership capabilities, and motivation differentiate us in the marketplace.

Strategic performance dashboard

We’re confident in our direction. Find out how we performed in each dimension.

Sustainable development goals

In support of our vision to catalyze a resilient and sustainable society, we’ve endorsed all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have aligned our 2030 goals to them.

Long-term goals

Our long-term goals keep us focused on building resilience and catalyzing sustainability.

By 2030, Canadians and our communities are:

Financially secure

We have contributed to increased financial security in Canada and among our members and clients.

Resilient against risks

We have helped to make Canada more resilient and less vulnerable to risk.

Sustainably and inclusively prosperous

We have helped build inclusive and sustainable prosperity for Canadians and Canadian communities.

Virtuous circles

The value we create is circular. The investments, insurance solutions and advice we provide are designed to meet the needs of our members, clients and communities, leading to positive outcomes and impacts that build their financial security, sustainability and resilience. These outcomes and impacts then strengthen our co-operative so we can continue the cycle.

Inputs

The people and communities we serve provide key insights, financial capital, partnerships and resources required to develop products, services and solutions to meet their needs.

Outputs

We offer advice and solutions that build financial security and community resilience.

Outcomes

Our relationships, products, investments and operations lead to positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Impacts

In pursuit of our purpose, we strive to create conditions that enable financial security.


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Land Acknowledgement

Our organization was founded in 1945 in Regina, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 4 territory, the traditional land of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda and the homeland of the Métis.

Read our full land acknowledgement and reconciliation strategy