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.

Clément Gignac, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist

Clément Gignac

Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist

My expertise

Clément Gignac has amassed a wealth of experience after 30 years in the public and private sectors. As an economic consultant and strategist, Mr. Gignac is a much sought-after advisor and commentator among the media, business leaders, and governments. As well as serving as spokesman on economic matters for iA Financial Group, he chairs the investment asset allocation committee and manages diversified funds with assets exceeding $3 billion.

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.

Marie-Ève Cliche, Regional Sales Representative, Mortgage Loans

Marie-Eve Cliche

Regional Sales Representative, Mortgage Loans

My expertise

Marie-Eve has been with iA Financial Group for ten years. She began as an underwriter, reviewing mortgage files. Today she is a regional sales representative and is tasked with informing mortgage brokers about iA products. Before joining the company, Marie-Ève was a mortgage broker for five years.

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 Gagné, Business Relationships Advisor, Mortgage Loans

Stéphane Gagné

Business Relationships Advisor, Mortgage Loans

My expertise

With a Bachelor of Business Administration, finance option, Stéphane began his career in sales. He worked almost ten years as a Customer Service Coordinator in the Mortgage Loans Department. For the last two years, he has been working in business development in the Mortgage Loans department. He is also the product owner (PO) of an application related to the company’s document archiving system and processes.

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.

Yanick Morin

Sustainable Development Specialist and Writer

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.