Our Experts

Caroline Vachon

Recruiting advisor

My expertise

Caroline has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a focus on human resources. She began her career in human resources at a computer company but she wanted more career advancement opportunities. That’s why she joined iA Financial Group six years ago. Currently a recruiting advisor, she enjoys working on different types of innovative projects, like the HR system integration project. She also enjoys helping our managers find the best talent on the market.

Catherine Lacroix

Senior global health advisor

My expertise

Holder of an MBA in management and member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés, Catherine has been at iA Financial Group since 2010. She’s had various roles within the Human Resources team and is currently a senior global health advisor. Her career path has given her an understanding of the company’s culture and practices, and keeps her abreast of market trends. Catherine is convinced that employees’ overall health is a major contributor to their appreciation of their work at iA Financial Group. With health-related services, resources and initiatives, she wants to make a tangible contribution to employees’ personal and professional wellbeing.

Catherine Tardif

Philanthropy advisor

My expertise

After working for around 10 years in donations and sponsorships, Catherine joined iA Financial Group in 2016. Since 2018, moved by her desire to make a difference in people’s lives, she has worked as a philanthropy advisor. Her role involves developing the various facets of our community engagement across Canada. She happily welcomes the philanthropic initiatives of our employees and the general public, and when they are in line with our donations policy, she ensures they receive not just financial support, but also concrete, mobilizing assistance to ensure their long-term success. Her ultimate mission: for all of us to take joint action for our communities.

Charles Pépin

National Practice Leader, Financial Education

My expertise

Charles has 19 years of experience in the benefits industry and has worked at iA Financial Group since 2007. Working with various actors in the industry on a regular basis, Charles implements communications strategies that are then used by his team of group savings and retirement solutions financial education specialists. His ability to explain complex concepts in plain language is one of his greatest strengths.

Clément Gignac, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist

Clément Gignac

Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist

Fanny Toussaint

Claim Adjuster - Auto and Home Insurance

My expertise

Fanny has been with iA Financial Group for almost ten years. For the first three years of her career in insurance, she was a general insurance agent. She then became a claim adjuster and switched to the compensation side of the business. Her strong desire to help people led her to become a training officer. Today, Fanny is a reference for iA Financial Group claim adjusters and she stands out through her involvement in and passion for her field.  

Léa Gariépy

Recruiting advisor

My expertise

Léa studied in industrial relations and began her career at an employment agency. It was her desire to immerse herself in a corporate culture that brought her to iA Financial Group four years ago, as a recruiting advisor. She is now specialized in recruiting for professional positions including accountant, specialist, advisor, etc., and loves working with our managers. She is constantly on the look-out for the best candidate. Her goal is to find the right person who has the same values as the company: respect, service, performance and continuous improvement.

Louise Lagacé

Skills Development Advisor – iA Auto and Home

My expertise

Louise has worked at iA Auto and Home for 12 years. She started her career in insurance as a general insurance agent, and has grown by working in a variety of roles within the company. Her career path, which has included positions in sales, customer service and management, along with her education in communications have made her an ideal candidate to become a skills development advisor. For the past four years, Louise has been putting in place strategies to ensure that general insurance agents are developing the skills they need.

Patrice Gascon, Financial Planner and Financial Security Advisor

Patrice Gascon

Financial Planner and Financial Security Advisor

My expertise

Patrice has been a representative with iA Financial Group for 20 years. With university training in psychosociology of communication and in financial planning, his high-level academic background helps him better serve his clients. He is recognized by the IQPF (Quebec financial planning institute) as a financial planner, is an active member of the IQPF and takes several professional development courses each year. He is also in charge of wealth management at iA Financial Group’s Saint-Jérôme agency.

Stéphane Morel

Financial Security Advisor

My expertise

Stéphane has been working in the financial sector since 1997. Over the years, he has gained much experience and has been able to develop relationships with his clients built on trust and integrity. His ongoing, professional work has enabled him to, for many years, be chairman of the board of the Select Club, which brings together the best representatives. Today, he is the governor. Stéphane uses his knowledge to find the insurance and savings solutions that are adapted to your needs, which will change with you at each stage of your life.

Vincent Millar

Financial Education Specialist

My expertise

Vincent has ten years of experience in group savings and retirement, and has been with iA Financial Group since 2010. He has unique skills in communications and the development of educational content. During information sessions in the workplace, he helps employees understand their plan and explains how to get the most out of it in order to reach their retirement goals.

Yanick Morin

Sustainable Development Specialist

My expertise

Yanick has been a writer with the iA Financial Group Digital Experience and Brand Management Department since 2000. Since 2005, his interest in sustainable development has grown, leading him to take on more defined mandates and complete training in this area. As a member of the iA Sustainable Development Committee, he represents the company at various workshops and conferences. He is passionate about suggesting environmental, social and governance initiatives to our employees and to members of the public that every individual or every organization can undertake to protect, cleanse and improve our environment.