TORONTO, Dec. 14,
2023 /CNW/ - Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC)
announced today that Anne Fortin has
been appointed President, Intact Insurance, effective January 1, 2024.
In this role, Anne will have responsibility for Quebec, West, Ontario, and Atlantic divisions of Intact
Insurance, providing second to none service to brokers and
customers across Canada. Anne will report to Louis Gagnon, CEO, IFC Canada.
"I want to congratulate Anne on her appointment as President,
Intact Insurance. She is a key member of the IFC Operating
Committee and a critical part of an executive team that has built a
strong financial foundation and consistent outperformance for over
a decade," said Charles Brindamour,
CEO Intact Financial Corporation.
"Anne has been instrumental in establishing Intact Insurance and
belairdirect as two of Canada's
strongest brands. As a tireless champion for customer experience,
growth, performance and innovation, Anne has transformed our
direct-to-consumer business through the development and execution
of belairdirect's insurance. simplified. strategy," said
Louis Gagnon, CEO, IFC Canada.
"Anne's commitment to creating a positive customer experience and
her vast operations background, coupled with her expertise in
marketing and communications make her uniquely suited to lead
Intact Insurance as we continue to enhance products and services
for brokers and customers."
Since 2021, Anne has been Executive Vice President, Direct
Distribution and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer,
overseeing all direct-to consumer operations of Intact Financial in
Canada and global marketing and
communications functions. She joined Intact in 2011 as
Deputy Senior Vice President of Marketing, Direct Distribution and
held progressively senior positions in the Direct Distribution
business. In 2018 Anne was appointed Senior Vice President,
Direct Distribution and in 2019 she added Chief Marketing Officer
for national marketing operations to her responsibilities.
Prior to joining Intact Anne was Vice President and Managing
Director of the Montreal office of
FCB, one of the world's largest networks of advertising and
marketing communications agencies.
About Intact Financial Corporation
Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) is the largest provider
of property and casualty (P&C) insurance in Canada, a leading provider of global specialty
insurance, and, with RSA, a leader in the U.K. and Ireland. Our business has grown organically
and through acquisitions to over $21
billion of total annual premiums.
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. Intact also provides
affinity insurance solutions through the Johnson Affinity
Groups.
In the US, Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions provides a range
of specialty insurance products and services through independent
agencies, regional and national brokers, and wholesalers and
managing general agencies.
In the U.K., Ireland, and
Europe, Intact provides personal,
commercial and specialty insurance solutions through the RSA
brands.
SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation