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Intact’s spells out ambitions

By Kate McCaffery | Oct. 5, 2021, 10:59 a.m.

Flash | INTACT | RSA | SCOTIA BANK | Distribution | Technology | Climate changes | International | Economy | COVID19

Charles Brindamour

Among other objectives, the insurer is doubling down on direct business in Canada, the company’s CEO, Charles Brindamour said in a recent virtual presentation.

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