TORONTO, April 18, 2012 /CNW/ -

Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO of The Co-operators Group Limited, will be available for media interviews following the conclusion of The Co-operators Annual General Meeting in Vancouver on Thursday at approximately noon.

Members of the media interested in scheduling an interview are asked to contact Leonard Sharman at 519-820-4133 or Leonard_Sharman@cooperators.ca.

About The Co-operators:
The Co-operators Group Limited is a Canadian-owned co-operative with more than $41 billion in assets under administration. Through its group of companies it offers home, auto, life, group, travel, commercial and farm insurance, as well as investment products. The Co-operators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. The Co-operators is ranked #1 among the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights, and listed among the 50 Best Employers in Canada. As a proud member and supporter of the co-operative sector, The Co-operators is pleased to celebrate 2012: The International Year of Co-operatives. For more information visit www.cooperators.ca.