Co-operators Life Insurance Co. has received regulatory approval for acquisition of the Trent Health group of companies. Co-operators Life owns T.I.C. and recently acquired the remaining 50% ownership in Trent.

“The acquisition will expand our product offerings and allow us to provide a greater number of travel insurance options to consumers,” said Ruth Simons, VP of Travel Insurance at Co-operators Life and President of T.I.C. Agencies Ltd.

T.I.C. has been providing travel insurance to Canadians and visitors to Canada since 1972.

Co-operators Life has appointed Simons to lead the growth of an integrated travel insurance operation. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the travel insurance industry to her new role.

T.I.C. Travel Insurance Coordinators has been providing travel insurance to Canadians and visitors to Canada since 1972.