Monika Federau,
Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer recognized for
breaking down barriers in business
TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Intact
Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) Senior Vice President and Chief
Strategy Officer Monika Federau was
named a 2019 Top 100 Canada's Most Powerful Women award winner by
Women's Executive Network (WXN). As the recipient of the HSBC Bank
Corporate Executives award, Monika is recognized for her efforts to
advance women in leadership, by breaking down barriers for future
generations.
"Monika exemplifies our organization's values," said
Charles Brindamour, Chief Executive
Officer, Intact Financial Corporation. "She is truly
well-deserving of the award and I know she will continue to be an
inspiring role model, mentor and coach to Intact employees."
A well-respected leader, Monika serves as chair of Intact's
Executive Committee of top 30 leaders and is part of the 54% of
women in management at Intact. Monika works with the executive team
to craft the company's strategic plan. Her innovative,
digital-first thinking helps Intact navigate a fast-changing world,
future-proofing the company and delivering a second-to-none
customer experience.
"This award is especially meaningful for me as it allows me to
be a better role model to other women and continue to make a
difference. Intact believes that a diverse and inclusive
environment makes our business stronger and this is a place that
offers everyone limitless opportunities to succeed," said
Monika Federau.
The WXN Awards recognize the incredible accomplishments of
women, develop a community of support and increase the visibility
of strong female leaders. Winners are identified from a broad
cross-section of industries and sectors, including from private,
public and not-for-profit organizations.
Previous winners include trailblazers like iconic Canadian
author Margaret Atwood, astronaut
Roberta Bondar, Indigo Books &
Music founder and CEO Heather
Reisman and former Governor General of Canada Michaëlle
Jean. More information about the awards is available at
www.wxnetwork.com.
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.
About Monika Federau
As Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Intact
Financial Corporation, Canada's
largest property and casualty insurer, Monika leads the development
of the corporate strategy and oversees the execution of the annual
strategic plan. She is also responsible for communications,
government and media relations, corporate social responsibility and
environmental, social and governance matters. Monika serves on the
Board of UNICEF Canada, the Board of the Interactive Advertising
Bureau of Canada, and is
Vice-Chair on the Board of Toronto Finance International.
SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation