iA Financial leaders recognized as some of Quebec’s leading executives

iA Financial Group has announced that two of its senior executives have been recognized as some of Quebec’s top leaders in the financial space by Finance et Investissement newspaper.

Finance et Investissement declared iA Financial president and CEO Denis Ricard and executive vice president of individual insurance, savings and retirement Renée Laflamme winners of the Top of Quebec’s Financial Industry Leaders. Ricard was the overall winner in the “life and health insurers” category, while Laflamme won in the “leaders/executives in the financial industry” category.

In addition to Ricard, Laflamme and the other winners, the eight-man awards jury also bestowed five honorary mentions, which selected iA Financial executive vice president and chief transformation officer Pierre Miron for his achievements in innovation.

This year’s Top of Quebec’s Financial Industry Leaders awards included seven categories, with a total of some 50 finalists.

“I would like to congratulate all the finalists. It is an honour for me to be part of such a quality group of leaders,” commented Ricard. “I accept this award on behalf of iA Financial Group, an exceptional company that truly gives everyone the chance to reach their full potential. Every day, I work with committed and inspiring employees, and I sincerely thank them.”

“I am very touched to receive this recognition and I would like to share it with my colleagues as well as with all the leaders and employees of iA Financial Group,” added Laflamme. “I would like to thank each and every one of them. Their commitment to the success of iA Financial Group, their hard work, their dynamism and their sense of service are remarkable and inspire me every day. To all our advisors, partners and clients, thank you for your trust.”

“It is an honour to receive such a special mention from the jury and I sincerely thank them,” stated Miron. “It eloquently demonstrates the accuracy and dynamism of innovation at iA Financial Group and motivates us as an organization to continue along this path with vigour and determination.”