Last week, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with broker partners from across Ontario at IBAOcon 2025—a dynamic gathering in Niagara Falls that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

Gore Mutual and Beneva continue to make strong progress toward merging, including integration with Unica Insurance. Legislative approvals are nearly complete, and members have voted to proceed. Starting January 2026, internal transition planning begins, with no immediate impact to brokers or customers.

Members will vote on key merger resolutions; materials are online due to postal disruptions. Kingsdale Advisors is managing communications—here’s what you need to know.

Gore Mutual’s CFO & Executive Integration Lead, Lyndsay Monk, shares our merger vision in “A New Era for Mutual Insurance,” featured in the Sept/Oct issue of the Advocate magazine. The article outlines what the proposed merger with Beneva means for brokers, members, and communities as we look ahead to 2026.