Effective October 7, 2025, Intact Public Entities (IPE), a leader in providing insurance solutions, including value-added risk and claims management services to public entities, will now include Imagine Canada Standards accreditation in its underwriting evaluation of new and existing charitable and nonprofit clients.

“IPE applauds nonprofit organizations that have achieved accreditation through Imagine Canada’s rigorous Standards program,” says Glenn Minnis, President & Principal Broker, IPE. “The accreditation speaks volumes about an organization’s investment in demonstrating excellence and we’re proud to be the first insurance provider to offer tangible, measurable recognition.”

IPE uses actuarial-based data and client-specific information, which will now include the Standards accreditation, to independently evaluate a nonprofit’s risk profile and reward excellence. Potential savings from underwriting considerations could more than offset the cost of the accreditation, while also improving donor trust and helping to mitigate future risk.

"This represents a fundamental shift in how nonprofit excellence is recognized and rewarded," said Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada. "When an insurance provider formally acknowledges that strong governance reduces risk, it validates what donors, communities, and sector leaders have long known: organizational investment and accountability create better outcomes for everyone."

Imagine Canada Standards provide a roadmap for demonstrating excellence across five critical areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising practices, staff management, and volunteer engagement. Accreditation is achieved through a comprehensive evaluation process overseen by an independent Standards Council providing third-party validation of organizational integrity and operational effectiveness.

Charities and nonprofits across Canada are facing multiple challenges – from cyber threats to economic volatility – and this partnership comes at a crucial moment where budget-conscious organizations can proactively impact their balance sheet while improving their operational health so they can keep serving their communities.

Organizations interested in achieving the Imagine Canada Standards accreditation can learn more at www.imaginecanada.ca/standards.

ABOUT IMAGINE CANADA STANDARDS ACCREDITATION

Since 2012, the Imagine Canada Standards have served as the only national accreditation designed for all Canadian charities and nonprofits. Through a rigorous accreditation process, independent peer reviewers evaluate organizations against 73 standards developed by the nonprofit sector, for the nonprofit sector. The Accreditation Trustmark is a recognized symbol of trust and excellence within the sector. It provides donors, employees, and volunteers with confidence that their support and goodwill are in good hands.

About Intact Public Entities

Intact Public Entities is a leader in providing specialized insurance programs, including risk management and claims services to municipal, public administration and community service organizations across Canada. Proven industry knowledge, gained through over nine decades of partnering with insurance companies and independent brokers, gives IPE the ability to effectively manage the necessary risk, advisory and claims services for both standard and complex issues. IPE is a Managing General Agent (MGA) with the authority to write and service business on behalf of strategic partners who share our commitment and dedication to protecting specialized organizations. Intact Public Entities is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. For more information, visit intactpublicentities.ca.

For additional information, please contact:

Imagine Canada:
Cristina Andoni
Manager, Accreditation, Communications & Partnerships
candoni@imaginecanada.ca

Intact Public Entities:
Caryn Lalonde
Vice President Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience
1-800-265-4000
Caryn.Lalonde@intact.net