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No ‘evidence our competitors are paying attention to culture’ – Acera COO

“It’s really just us and BFL that are left as Canadians”

Acera Insurance chief operating officer Bruce Rabik has taken aim at US private equity-backed competitors who claim to be looking for cultural fits rather than a revenue and premium boost.

Canadian insurance leader predicts US-owned brokerage layoffs, M&A slowdown

‘Canadians are having to answer to bosses in Chicago’

M&A activity may be a regular part of the Canadian brokerage landscape, but the COO of one brokerage believes that there is a “deafening silence” around the increasing Americanization of local businesses and has predicted that an M&A slowdown could drive layoffs at US-owned firms based in Canada.

Acera Insurance expands in Alberta through Rushton deal

Partnership expands its presence in the province

Acera Insurance Services (Acera) has expanded its operations in central Alberta by inking a deal with Rushton Agencies.

Rushton Agencies is an independent brokerage that has been working with individuals, farmers, and businesses across Stettler, Alberta, for over 100 years.