Cowan Blog

Bryan Perkins | Retiring from a Fulfilling Career in Group Benefits

Bryan Perkins, Senior Consultant, National Benefits, is known as a “numbers guy.” With no prior experience in insurance, he joined […]

An Interview with Abby Black: From Summer Student to Full-Time Account Manager

Every spring, post-secondary students “hit the pavement” searching for a summer internship or co-op placement to help them gain experience […]

How to Create a Workplace Wellness Program for Your Employees

In any given week, 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to mental health issues. Many employers, however, are unaware […]

Celebrating Achievements on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, we aim to uplift and commemorate the achievements of women everywhere, starting right here at Cowan […]

A special message to our employees from President Janet Peddigrew, celebrating Employee Appreciation Day (March 4th, 2022)

Staying The Course During Market Volatility: Conflict in Europe, Inflation, and Energy Costs

If you’re like many investors, market volatility and the related ups and downs in your portfolio may make you feel […]

Heart Health, Stress, and COVID-19: How Employers Can Help

Heart disease and stroke affect millions of Canadians each year, with one person in Canada dying every five minutes from […]

Seeing Improvements in Ontario’s Pension Industry

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) was established in 2019 as a reincarnation of the Financial Securities Commission […]

COVID-19, Substance Use, and Mental Health in the Workplace | How Employers Can Help

The impact of COVID-19 on employee mental health Since the beginning of the pandemic, many people have found themselves facing […]

An Interview with Matt Wilford: A Company Culture of Promoting Within

With a true promote from within culture at Cowan, we invest in our employees’ talent and potential by developing expertise […]