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Toronto, ON (Oct. 29, 2025) – We are proud to announce the launch of the Canadian Public Adjusters Association (CPAA)  — a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing consumer protection and strengthening public awareness in Canada’s property insurance sector. In recent years, Canadian homeowners and property owners have faced increasing challenges navigating the insurance claims process without proper guidance, advocacy or representation. The CPAA exists to change that. The CPAA is a partnership of experienced firms and licensed Canadian public adjusters from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and beyond – united by a shared goal of ensuring Canadians are treated fairly when disaster strikes. Our mission is to: Educate policyholders about their rights under their property insurance policies. Advocate for fairness and transparency in the claims process. Ensure standards and qualifications for public adjusters across Canada. Represent the policyholder’s voice in industry and regulatory discussions. This launch is just the beginning. Stay tuned for upcoming educational resources, policy insights, and advocacy initiatives designed to empower policyholders, support communities and engage constructively with industry regulators. For media inquiries, interviews, or to show your support, please contact us at info@cpaa-adjusters.com About the Canadian Public Adjusters Association The Canadian Public Adjusters Association (CPAA) is...

One Inc Extends Strategic Partnership with Guidewire, Bringing Embedded Digital Payments to Canadian P&C Insurance Market Folsom, CA (Oct. 27, 2025) – One Inc, a leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce the introduction of its flagship solution, ClaimsPay® to the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) market. The solution will be available as a Guidewire integration in Fall 2026 in the Guidewire Marketplace, marking an extension in the Guidewire and One Inc strategic partnership. One Inc is the Guidewire strategic partner for payments, a designation that highlights the companies’ close collaboration on modernizing insurance payments. With more than 35 Canadian insurers in the Guidewire customer community, this extended partnership brings next-generation payments to insurers across the country through pre-built integrations with Guidewire Cloud. The ClaimsPay integration will deliver fully embedded, digital claims disbursements directly within insurers’ core platforms. Ultimately, Canadians will have the opportunity to be paid their insurance claims more quickly and with greater optionality. “The Canadian insurance market is ready for digital transformation,” said Ian Drysdale, CEO of One Inc. “Our partnership with Guidewire enables Canadian insurers to adopt cloud-first workflows and modern payment solutions with ease, helping them reduce costs, accelerate claims...

CSN Collision CSN partners with private equity platform of Onex Corporation Toronto, ON (Oct. 23, 2025) – CSN Collision, one of North America’s leading networks of collision repair centres, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with ONCAP, the lower mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX), to acquire various collision centres from the founders of CSN, who will remain shareholders in the Company going forward. This transaction marks a pivotal milestone in CSN’s evolution and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in its growth story. With ONCAP’s financial backing and the establishment of a scaled platform of corporate-owned collision centers, the Company is now positioned to pursue the acquisition of collision repair businesses of any size. The Company’s network of independently owned collision repair centres remains the cornerstone of its business and ONCAP’s investment will enable further expansion with greater resources to better support CSN licensees. The partnership strengthens CSN’s position as one of North America’s leading collision repair networks and positions the Company for continued growth that benefits its stakeholders and the industry at large. “This is an exciting time for CSN and the entire collision repair industry,” said Ryan Bruno, President & CEO...

Strengthening Restoration Services Across the Kootenays Vancouver, BC (Oct. 23, 2025) – The GUS network continues its expansion across Western Canada with the addition of Downs Construction, one of Vancouver Island’s most trusted restoration companies. This partnership marks another milestone in GUS’s growing presence across the region, strengthening its reach from the Kootenays to the coast. Locally-owned and proudly serving Greater Victoria and neighboring communities for over 50 years, the company has earned a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. Founded by Ev and Steve Downs, it was among the first in the region to introduce advanced drying systems using air movers and dehumidifiers in the early 1980s, setting new standards in restoration excellence that continue today. Downs offers a full range of services including property restoration (fire and flood), mold remediation, asbestos abatement, contents restoration, painting, carpentry, building repairs, and emergency services. The company holds an A+ BBB rating, provides an industry-leading 60-month warranty, and is recognized for exceptional customer care and craftsmanship. The leadership team includes Vlad Hrokh, co-owner and standout Senior Project Manager known for his top performance, and Rob Absolon, General Manager, who continues to drive growth and excellence. “We are proud to be a...