TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Intact Financial
Corporation (TSX: IFC) today announced upcoming changes to the
roles and responsibilities of various members of the company's
leadership team.
Alain Lessard, Senior Vice
President, Commercial Lines, will retire towards the end of the
year after a successful career at Intact. Alain joined the company
eight years ago through the AXA Canada acquisition. He has been a
driving force in the company, helping to grow and modernize
commercial lines over the years, working closely with brokers to
deliver new and enhanced commercial solutions, and initiating the
launch of Intact's specialty lines division in Canada.
"I thank Alain for his contributions over the past eight years.
Alain has played a pivotal role in leading our underwriting,
pricing and product development translating to strong commercial
lines performance for Intact," said Charles
Brindamour, Chief Executive Officer.
Darren
Godfrey, Senior Vice President, Personal Lines,
will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines,
effective January 1, 2020. Under
Darren's leadership, Intact developed leading technology platforms
and products which have helped shape the Canadian marketplace and
solidify Intact's outperformance in personal lines. In his new
role, Darren will oversee the product, pricing and underwriting
strategy across all channels, and increase Intact's competitiveness
in commercial lines by bringing leading solutions to customers and
brokers.
Leveraging over 20 years with Intact, Isabelle Girard, Vice President, Actuarial,
Personal Lines, will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Personal
Lines, effective January 1, 2020.
Isabelle has held positions in Commercial Lines, Personal Lines,
Finance and Actuarial, and participated in the AXA and Jevco
acquisitions.
"I congratulate Darren and Isabelle on their new roles and
welcome Isabelle to the leadership team. As our business continues
to grow, I am confident that our team of best-in-class leaders will
continue to find new ways to offer the best solutions and deliver a
second-to-none experience to customers and brokers," added
Brindamour.
About Intact Financial Corporation
Intact Financial
Corporation (TSX: IFC) is the largest provider of property and
casualty (P&C) insurance in Canada and a leading provider of specialty
insurance in North America, with
over $10 billion in total annual
premiums. The Company has approximately 14,000 full- and part-time
employees who serve more than five million personal, business and
public sector clients through offices in Canada and the U.S. In Canada, Intact distributes insurance under the
Intact Insurance brand through a wide network of brokers, including
its wholly-owned subsidiary BrokerLink, and directly to consumers
through belairdirect. In the U.S., OneBeacon Insurance Group, a
wholly-owned subsidiary, provides specialty insurance products
through independent agencies, brokers, wholesalers and managing
general agencies.
SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation