RWAM Insurance Administrators was founded in 1984 and operated initially as a division of Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. (PIB). In 1988 RWAM Insurance Administrators Inc. (RWAM) was formally incorporated as a company under separate ownership. As a full service Third Party Administrator (TPA) RWAM provides Underwriting, Claim Adjudication, Claim Payment, Administrative Support, and Premium Billing Services on behalf of several major Canadian insurers and other service providers. RWAM proudly celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2008.
The company was originally formed to provide group benefit plan solutions for Home Hardware Stores Limited and its Dealer Network, but has since broadened its horizons. Today Home Hardware and its Dealer Network represents approximately 20% of our overall group business. RWAM now provides a full range of benefit programs to a wide variety of clientele of all sizes and industries.
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2008 marked the 20th Anniversary of RWAM Insurance Administrators Inc. From our humble beginning in 1988 with $1.2 million dollars in group insurance premium, RWAM has now grown to be a formidable full service Third Party Administrator with over $130 million of in-force premium. We are pleased to celebrate RWAM’s tremendous success and growth over the past 20 years.
RWAM has the ability to customize benefit programs to suit a broad range of client needs, regardless of the business size, sector, geographic location or demographics
Some of our clients include: Home Hardware Stores Limited; numerous University Student Benefit Plans including: Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s, Wilfrid Laurier, Lethbridge and Brock University; London Police Force; NHL Referees Association; United Way of Halifax (Atlantic Canada); CVS Controls (Edmonton); OASIS - Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs; AOC Resins and Coating Company (Owens Corning); Marine Drive Golf Club (Vancouver), to name a few.
"OASIS developed stringent performance standards for its group benefit plan, focusing on: respect for the unique needs of each member agency, an educational approach to plan management, exceptional customer service and competitive rates. RWAM clearly demonstrates its ability to fulfill all performance standards each and every day."
George Braithwaite, President,
Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs
"RWAM has offered top quality service throughout the transition of our fully insured plan to ASO, and has customized their support to address our needs. They have continued to adapt their service and provide personalized and timely support for our Health Plan Coordinator. We value the partnership that has been created and look forward to a great future."
Ron Gourlay, GM,
Brock University Students Union
"Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has been involved with PIB and RWAM since inception. Service and flexibility in the program have been excellent. Dealer stores across Canada have the flexibility of selecting a tailor-made plan to suit their needs."
Paul Straus, VP & CEO,
Home Hardware Stores Limited
"When we went looking for a new provider of group benefits, we chose RWAM because of the full coverage options, and the service we received during our research process. Since becoming involved with RWAM, we find the program to be great for our employees and cost effective for us as a company. The attention to service we enjoyed at the beginning has only improved."
Marie Kurtz, VP,
CVS Controls Ltd.