Crosbie & Co. finds increase in average deal size
Transaction is part of John Hancock acquisition
Butler Financial, W.P.G. agree to merge
Cash and share deal expected to close in July
Becomes Canada's largest direct-response P&C insurer in personal lines
Comments due by May 25
Detailed proposal to be released soon
Wall Street brokerages post improved profits
Move will save up to $2 million a year
Cash deal worth $25.4 million