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Annick Touchette, Director, National Accounts – Group Insurance

Annick Touchette

Director, National Accounts – Group Insurance

My expertise

Annick has been in the group insurance industry for over 25 years and has been part of the iA Financial Group team since 2008. She holds two diplomas from Université Laval in human resources management and organizational change leadership.

Over the years, Annick has developed a solid expertise and today handles service for major national clients. Annick stands out with her clients for her sense of service, but above all for her availability and her ability to meet her clients’ needs.

Suggested readings and tools

  • The importance of global compensation
  • Ten working conditions that will motivate you to stay
  • iA Financial Compass
  • Moving in together

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.

My advice videos

  • The importance of global compensation
  • The benefits of physical activity at work

Suggested readings and tools

  • Work-life balance, or the art of being imperfect
  • Tips for starting a new job successfully
  • Supporting young people in choosing their careers
  • Regular steps of the recruiting process

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.

My advice videos

  • The benefits of physical activity at work

Suggested readings and tools

  • Work-life balance, or the art of being imperfect
  • Tips for starting a new job successfully
  • Supporting young people in choosing their careers
  • Regular steps of the recruiting process

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.

My advice videos

  • How you can get involved in the community

Suggested readings and tools

  • The importance of contributing to your community
  • What is sustainable development

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.

My advice videos

  • Routed markets, a recession looming: What should we do?
  • Coronavirus, oil and market turmoil: should we fear a recession?
  • Financial resolution: the value of an advisor
  • Financial resolution: Start saving early and systematically
  • Economy and capital markets: China in the spotlight
  • Economy and financial markets: 2019 post-mortem and 2020 outlook
  • Economy and financial markets: a tug of war on Wall Street?
  • Economy and financial markets: A justified or risky optimism?
  • Trade tensions and falling interest rates: should we fear a recession?
  • Trade tensions & Market Volatility
  • The economy and the stock markets: converging or diverging signals?
  • Economy and investment strategies in 2019
  • Economy and financial markets: a retrospective of 2018 and perspectives for 2019
  • Global economy, NAFTA and financial markets
  • Global economy, protectionism and financial markets
  • Market conditions, investment strategies and diversified fund management
  • Market risk vs longevity risk
  • Global growth: sound synchronization
  • Optimism in Europe
  • Post-mortem of 2017 and financial outlook for 2018

Suggested readings and tools

  • Economic News with Clément Gignac and His Team
  • iA Financial Compass
  • New Year’s financial resolutions

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.  

My advice videos

  • Insuring your vehicle “one way” or “two ways”?

Suggested readings and tools

  • iA Financial Compass
  • Is your child safe in his or her car seat?
  • Tips for reducing the risk of an accident
  • How to avoid falling asleep at the wheel
  • Is your car ready for winter?
  • Car Insurance

Jean-Sébastien Jutras

Director, Advanced Financial Planning

My expertise

Jean-Sébastien has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is a licensed financial planner. He worked as a financial planner before being named Regional Sales Director. Currently the Director of the Advanced Financial Planning division, he also teaches finance, taxes and accounting at the Cégep Garneau and Cégep Limoilou colleges in Quebec City.

My advice videos

  • The importance of a financial plan
  • Invest or save?

Suggested readings and tools

  • Financial planning: Our 5 tips
  • Unexpected windfall—how to invest your money
  • Tips for sound debt management
  • Retirement Calculator
  • RRSP Contributions Calculator
  • RRSP Loan Calculator

Léa Gariépy

Employee Experience Advisor

My expertise

Léa studied industrial relations and began her career at an employment agency. Wanting to immerse herself in a company culture, she came to iA Financial Group, where, after working as a recruiting advisor for 6 years, she’s now dedicating herself to the employee experience, as an advisor. Currently responsible for several projects related to improving the employee experience, she loves collaborating with our managers and is always looking for that “WOW” factor. Her goal is to help all the company’s employees across North America embody the company’s values and have an ideal work experience.

My advice videos

  • The hiring process: values matter
  • The hiring process: your interpersonal skills in the spotlight
  • The hiring process: an assessment every step of the way
  • Making good professional resolutions
  • Ten working conditions that will motivate you to stay
  • 7 tips to help you stand out in interviews
  • How to land your first job in your field
  • Top 10 rules to follow to be the best candidate
  • What questions should you ask in an interview?
  • I still haven’t found a summer job. What do I do?
  • What should you put on your CV?
  • The key to a successful interview is preparation

Suggested readings and tools

  • iA Financial Compass
  • Income tax quick reference
  • Careers
  • What we can offer you
  • Careers in information technology

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.

My advice videos

  • The importance of home insurance for tenants

Suggested readings and tools

  • How to prevent water damage
  • How to reduce the risk of theft
  • How to avoid the four main causes of fires in the home
  • Am I covered under my parents’ insurance?
  • Joint Report in Quebec—what you need to know
  • Insuring your vehicle “one way” or “two ways”?
  • Tips for lowering your car insurance premium

Marie-Eve Delage

Talent Acquisition and Internal Mobility Advisor

My expertise

Marie-Eve holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations and started her career as a student recruiter at the Université Laval campus in Quebec City. Human resources management has always been at the heart of her career path, which has taken her from events planning to team management to staffing agencies, and finally on to iA Financial Group.

Currently a talent acquisition and internal mobility advisor, she loves working on varied and innovative projects. Her mission? To help iA Financial Group managers fully develop their team’s current and future talents.

Suggested readings and tools

  • Making good professional resolutions
  • The importance of global compensation
  • Ten working conditions that will motivate you to stay
  • 7 tips to help you stand out in interviews

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.

My advice videos

  • When should you start saving for retirement?

Suggested readings and tools

  • How to grow your savings on a limited budget
  • Saving at the beginning of your career
  • Saving without a second thought

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.

My advice videos

  • How you can get involved in the community
  • Replanting tulips bulbs
  • The importance of bees in our ecosystems
  • The benefits of local food
  • How to compost at home
  • What is sustainable development?

Suggested readings and tools

  • Making your home “greener”
  • Tips for lowering your electricity bill this winter
  • What you need to know about wood heating
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