The day has lastly come – it’s our 60th anniversary! TuGo has formally been in enterprise for 60 years. To rejoice, we’re taking a stroll down reminiscence lane, to convey us again to our roots, the place all of it started in 1964.
Nineteen Sixties
In 1964, Herb & Georgina Robinson begin North American Air Journey Insurance coverage Brokers Ltd., which turns into the primary Canadian journey insurance coverage firm to supply missed flight insurance coverage.
Seventies
The corporate rebrands as “Journey Underwriters” (TU), and continues to interrupt obstacles within the trade, being the primary to market with annual hospital and medical insurance coverage.
Eighties
With Georgina main the corporate with a aim to make use of ladies re-entering the workforce, the crew grows to over 50 workers.
As a consequence of cutbacks in funding out of province medical prices by provincial authorities well being plans, market alternative begins to speed up; and with it, so does Journey Underwriters.
Nineteen Nineties
The corporate acquires competitor, TravelSure, and launches progressive ‘TravelGold’ product for out-of-province protection. Whereas large companies dominate the market, TU opens gross sales places of work in Montreal and Toronto, and the household’s second technology takes on management roles.
2000s
With a bilingual nationwide presence, TU turns into one of many first insurance coverage suppliers to promote journey insurance coverage on-line. This decade brings 9/11, SARS and the 2008 monetary disaster, however prudent decision-making ensures TU’s survival.
2010s
Privately owned & operated as a 2nd technology enterprise, the corporate rebrands to TuGo in 2015. TuGo is awarded one among Canada’s Finest Managed Corporations, and finalist for Underwriter/Journey Insurance coverage of the Yr and Excellence in Philanthropy & Neighborhood Service.
2020s
Regardless of the COVID-19’s journey influence, TuGo continues to be responsive, progressive, and socially accountable, with practically 150 numerous and extremely succesful workers throughout Canada. Thanks to your assist and loyalty over time. We look ahead to supporting you in your travels, in our sixtieth 12 months and past!
