TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2014 /CNW/ - Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC)
announced today that it has signed a definitive share purchase
agreement for the acquisition of Newfoundland and Labrador-based Metro
General Insurance Corporation Limited. The transaction, whose terms
were not disclosed, is expected to close later this year upon receipt
of the appropriate regulatory approvals.
Metro General Insurance Corporation is a privately owned property and
casualty insurance company specializing in home, auto and liability
insurance with $27 million in direct written premiums. The company
operates across Newfoundland and Labrador and in rural Nova Scotia
through a network of 13 brokers.
The Metro General acquisition is expected to improve Intact's market
position in Newfoundland and Labrador. "Over the years, the Metro General team has built a highly successful
organization providing quality services to its brokers and customers,"
said Alan Blair, Senior Vice President of Intact Insurance. "While the
acquisition will allow us to expand our reach, Metro General customers
will benefit from the broad offering of products and services of Intact
Insurance and our outstanding customer-driven orientation," said Blair.
Hayley Wilson, President and CEO of Metro General, said that the
transaction will be beneficial to Metro General employees, brokers and
customers. "Joining one of the most respected providers of property and
casualty insurance in Canada will create new career and development
opportunities for our employees while brokers and customers will
benefit from Intact's unparalleled portfolio of insurance solutions and
its high quality services."
About Intact Financial Corporation
Intact Financial Corporation is the largest provider of property and
casualty insurance in Canada. Intact offers home, auto and business
insurance through Intact Insurance, belairdirect, Grey Power,
BrokerLink, and Jevco. For more information, please visit www.intactfc.com.
About Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited
Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited is a privately owned
property and casualty insurance company domiciled in St. John's,
Newfoundland. Metro General was incorporated in 1972. Its 23 employees
offer home, auto and liability insurance to consumers through a network
of brokers located throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and in rural
Nova Scotia.
Forward Looking Statements
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and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from
these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors,
including those discussed in the Company's most recently filed Annual Information Form and annual
Management's Discussion & Analysis. Please read the cautionary note at the beginning
of the MD&A.
SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation
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