A new partnership will see companies offer complementary products and provide easy access to advisors for consumers.
The Co-operators and Sunshine Coast Credit Union (SCCU) are partnering to provide clients and members with more convenient access to each organization's products, services and expertise.
"Coming together with The Co-operators as Sunshine Coast Insurance Services Inc. is in complete alignment with our commitment to create value for our membership," commented Shelley McDade, CEO of Sunshine Coast Credit Union.
The Co-operators has relocated its advisor's office in Gibsons, B.C. to be side-by-side with SCCU's Gibsons Branch and Head Office.
Operating as Sunshine Coast Insurance Services Inc., the arrangement facilitates a one-stop shop experience for Sunshine Coast residents, who will benefit from convenient access to a complementary suite of insurance, lending, banking and wealth management products, services and expertise.
"Now we can provide financial advice to our members and refer them next door for their insurance needs. Consumer expectations are increasing; our goal is to create a better, more efficient experience for those who choose us as their financial institution," said McDade.
The side-by-side locations in Gibsons will provide easy access to knowledgeable advisors and a range of financial tools for clients of The Co-operators and SCCU members.
"As two co-operative organizations with a longstanding relationship, it was natural for us to work together to further leverage our co-operative advantage for the benefit of our respective clients and members," said Kathy Bardswick, president and CEO of The Co-operators. "The collaboration, which exemplifies the principle of 'co-operation among co-operatives,' allows us to offer a better experience to our clients while strengthening our presence in B.C."
