Sarah MacDougall: St. Catharines Agency

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is proud to announce its sixth consecutive year as a Best Employer in Canada, according to the 2018 Best Employer study, conducted by global Human Resources consulting firm Aon Hewitt. The annual program measures and recognizes Canada’s top companies focusing on criteria that lead to sustainable business results — a highly engaged workforce, proactive leadership, an inclusive culture, and strong employer brand — by using the most objective measure possible: employees’ opinions. “Our employees are really to thank for this award, which is why it brings me great joy to be recognized as a Best Employer for the sixth year in a row,” says Ryan Michel, President and CEO of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. “We’ve worked hard to foster a positive corporate culture and create a strong and healthy work environment, and while this achievement is one we can be proud of, we will continue to work hard in order to exceed employee expectations.” Positions on the Best Employer list are earned based on analysis of results on Aon’s in-depth engagement survey that both employees and company leaders complete. According to Aon, the level of engagement in a company is best measured through its employee behaviour. This information is captured through surveys that determine if employees speak positively about the organization to others, whether they are committed to remaining with their current employer and whether they are motivated by their organizations' leaders, managers, culture and values to do the very best job possible to contribute to business success. For more information on the study, visit www.hewitt.com/bestemployerscanada. About Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is one of the country's leading producers and distributors of home and auto insurance products, serving Canadians since 1953. The company strives to keep its customers in "Good Hands®" as well as its employees, and is proud to be named a Best Employer in Canada for the sixth consecutive year. Allstate Canada is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates and has partnered with organizations such as MADD Canada (for over 30 years), United Way and Junior Achievement. To learn more about Allstate Canada, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Did you know The City of St. Catharines purchased the site in 1887 for the city's first public park, commissioning Frederick Law Olmsted to design the park. Frederick was also the creator of New York City's Central Park. Montebello Park is great for evening strolls, watching bands play and hosts many festivals like Grape and Wine and Rib Fest.