Dynacare announced Sept. 6 that it is acquiring Hooper-Holmes Canada, an independent paramedical service provider to the life insurance industry. Hooper-Holmes Canada will become part of Dynacare Insurance Solutions.

"We are excited about the acquisition of Hooper-Holmes, as it emphasizes our ongoing commitment to be a leading provider of insurance medical services to Canadian life insurers," said Naseem Somani, Dynacare president and chief executive officer. "I am also very pleased to welcome the talented employees of Hooper-Holmes to the Dynacare team. Hooper-Holmes has a long history of building strong client relationships, and we look forward to working together to continue to deliver services of the highest quality."

For more than 45 years, Hooper-Holmes has provided paramedical exams and related services, medical examinations, inspections, Attending Physician's Statements, collection services, and tele-Interview services across Canada. The company also assists underwriters when assessing applications for insurance.

In 2016, Dynacare also acquired Keyfacts and QUS.