Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. / Farm Mutual Re

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350 Pinebush Rd
Cambridge, ON N1T 1Z6
Established in 1959, Farm Mutual Re is a mutual reinsurance company that provides farm, personal and commercial insurance products to members across Canada.

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Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. / Farm Mutual Re
Farm Mutual employees reunite for one of the organization's in-person professional development days  

Recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2024) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2024):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 15, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. / Farm Mutual Re was selected as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2024) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2024):

  • Farm Mutual encourages employees to keep fit and healthy with free memberships to a fully equipped onsite fitness facility that features instructor-led classes from certified fitness instructors, including yoga, pilates, stretch and core, cardio, barre, strength training and dance fit classes -- immediate family members and retirees are also welcome to use the facility
  • Along with helping employees save for the future through a defined benefit pension plan, Farm Mutual provides retirement planning assistance and phased-in work options to help those nearing retirement transition
  • Farm Mutual helps employees balance their working and personal lives through work options that include flexible hours, hybrid work, and a 35-hour workweek schedule
Farm Mutual employees Jessica (left) and Rachel (right) participate in the general insurance hockey tournament  

Highlights

Industry Direct property and casualty insurance carriers
Established in Canada 1959
Major Canadian locations Guelph ON, Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Cambridge ON
Full-time employees in Canada 99
Average age of employees in Canada 45 years
Longest serving employee 35 years
Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting
Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Health spending account up to $750 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $1,200 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 75% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 75% of salary for 17 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 75% of salary for 17 weeks
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 4 months
In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)

Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 15, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. / Farm Mutual Re was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

  • Farm Mutual's head office features numerous green features inside and out, including rainwater collection, green roofs, drought-resistant plantings (with weeding done by hand), a ground source heat pump for heating and cooling, photocell computer-controlled sunshades, sensor-controlled lighting, and low-flow and motion sensor water fixtures
  • Farm Mutual moved to reusable plates and cutlery for company lunches and events and encourages employees to adopt green habits every day with recycling bins located at employee desks, along with onsite collection of organics, e-waste, batteries and eyeglasses
  • Farm Mutual recently installed three honeybee apiaries that are managed by a professional beekeeper -- and has an onsite community garden, where the annual harvest is conducted by employees and donated to a local food bank
Farm Mutual employees Henry, Mellissa and Erica (left to right) participate in a roadside clean up  

Highlights

Industry Direct property and casualty insurance carriers
Major Canadian locations Guelph ON, Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Cambridge ON
Full-time employees in Canada 99
Employee green team green team
Senior executive who oversees initiatives senior vice-president and chief operating officer
Publishes sustainability report yes
Green highlights onsite community garden harvested by employees (with harvests donated to local food banks), only uses reusable plates and cutlery for company lunches and events
Building footprint includes rainwater collection, green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, vinegar-based cleaning solution for floors, low-flow and motion sensor water fixtures, computer-controlled sunshades, sensor-controlled lighting and electronically controlled daylight harvesting system, ground source heat pump system (for heating and cooling), stormwater management system to reduce sediment expulsion, grounds include low-water plantings and no pesticide sprays (weeding is done by hand), drought-resistant plantings outside, introduced 3 honeybee hives (managed by a professional apiarist)
Extended recycling recycling bins located at employee desks, organic composting, e-waste, batteries, eyeglasses
Commuter amenities walk to public transit
Community partnerships Sustainable Waterloo Region

The Career Directory

Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. / Farm Mutual Re has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
New Farm Mutual employee, Jessica, with a welcome kit

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Direct property and casualty insurance carriers
Full-time employees in Canada 51 to 100
Major Canadian locations Guelph ON, Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Cambridge ON
Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Typical new grad positions Actuarial Analyst, Reinsurance Analyst, IT Technical Support, Software Developer, Business Operations Associate, Innovation Associate, Data Analyst
Starting salary $50K to $60K
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Business
  • Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Actuarial / Statistics
    • Computer Science
  • Community College Diploma
    • Communications / Public Relations
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Insurance
    • Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
  • Professional Accreditation
    • Microsoft Certifications

Recruits at these schools

  • Brock University
  • Conestoga College
  • Mohawk College
  • Sheridan College
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Waterloo
  • Wilfrid Laurier University

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