HALIFAX, Jan. 7, 2014 /CNW/ – Macdonald Chisholm Trask Insurance (MCT),
one of Atlantic Canada’s most respected insurance brokerages, announced
today it will join BrokerLink, one of the largest Canadian property and
casualty insurance brokerages. Terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.

“For the last 60 years, the dedicated staff of MCT has strived to be the
leading insurance provider to the people of Atlantic Canada. By
joining one of Canada’s largest property and casualty brokerages, we
will remain true to our vision and deliver the outstanding experience
customers expect from us,” said Michael Brien who has lead MCT over the
last 12 years.

“BrokerLink is a strong and growing organization. Together we will have
the resources to maintain our significant presence in Atlantic Canada,
provide great career opportunities for our staff, and deliver an
exceptional customer experience through our network of local offices,”
added Brien, who joins BrokerLink as head of its Atlantic operations.

MCT, which specializes in personal, commercial, marine, special risks
and program insurance, will continue to operate 18 community-based
offices under its current name, said Pete Weightman, president of
BrokerLink.

“We are very pleased to welcome MCT, Michael Brien and their 117
employees to BrokerLink. Our organizations share similar business
values as well as a deep commitment to local communities. We will
continue the MCT tradition of providing excellent service as we offer
insurance solutions to the people of Atlantic Canada. MCT customers
will continue to be served by the same trusted brokers familiar with
their protection needs,” said Weightman.

About Macdonald Chisholm Trask

Macdonald Chisholm Trask Insurance (www.mcti.ca) is a progressive insurance brokerage with a history dating back over
60 years and a tradition of building long-lasting relationships with
its customers and the communities in which it operates. MCT is one of
the largest brokerages in Atlantic Canada, with over 110 insurance
professionals in 18 urban and rural offices.

About BrokerLink

Established in 1991, the BrokerLink companies (www.brokerlink.ca), which include Canada BrokerLink Inc., Canada Brokerlink (Ontario)
Inc. and Canada Brokerlink Financial Inc., together constitute one of
the largest Canadian property and casualty insurance brokerages. With
84 offices, BrokerLink provides insurance solutions to over 230,000
clients across Atlantic Canada, Alberta and Ontario. The BrokerLink
companies are subsidiaries of Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC).

SOURCE Brokerlink