Big enough to matter,
small enough to care

The iA Story

Big enough to matter, small enough to care, iA Financial Group, a leader in the Canadian financial industry, has been serving Canadians and earning their trust for over 130 years.

With more than $205.6 billion in assets, 9,400 employees, 4 million clients and 50,000 advisors, iA Financial Group is an industry leader in multiple fields and the advisors’ no. 1 partner, but the company never forget what really matters, people.

We strongly believe in the value of our advisors, so we make every effort to provide them with a comprehensive range of insurance and savings products in keeping with the latest technologies.

Working closely with advisors helps us deliver on our “Invested in you” promise.

Big enough to matter

Our leadership culture keeps us at the top of the Canadian financial industry.

  • Number 1 in net segregated fund sales in Canada since 2016
  • Number 1 in life insurance policies sold in Canada
  • Number 1 in term life insurance premiums in Canada
  • Number 1 in critical illness (premiums and policies sold)

We have been supporting Canadians and earning their trust for over a century with the strong foundation of our promise: Invested in you.

iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada.

  • 1892 Founding of Alliance Nationale
  • 1905 Founding of Industrial Life Insurance Company
  • 1963 First billion dollars of insurance in force
  • 2000 Demutualization and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange
  • 2003 Expansion into wealth management
  • 2008 Expansion into individual disability insurance
  • 2010 Expansion into the United States and into vehicle dealer services
  • 2013 Expansion into private wealth management
  • 2015 Five acquisitions in various areas and new corporate branding
  • 2016 Three acquisitions
  • 2019 Major acquisition of over $1B in the United States
  • 2022 130th anniversary

Our strong financial foundation allows us to offer our clients unwavering security and stability.

We have operations across Canada and a growing presence in the United States.

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  • More than 4 million clients
  • Over 9,400 employees
  • Over 50,000 advisors
  • Over 205.6 billion in assets under management and administration
  • 8.7 billion in market capitalization
  • IAG stock growth of 982% since it was listed on the TSX in 2000
  • Over 7.8 million sq. ft. of commercial space in Canada

Because our clients’ needs are constantly evolving, we offer one of the most extensive and comprehensive ranges of insurance products and financial services.

  • Life insurance
    • Term
    • Whole
    • Participating
    • Universal
  • Living benefits
    • Critical illness
    • Disability insurance
  • Savings and retirement
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Small enough to care

Advisors who trust us are an undeniable factor in our success. We’re attentive to their needs and support them in their business development.

  1. Expert advice, personalized support, a partner of choice

    You can count on the expertise of our sales teams across Canada and our large case solutions for your business development.

  2. High-performance digital tools that save you time

    We develop the tools you need to boost your visibility, simplify the sales experience or follow up with your clients.

    • Advisors’ no. 1 choice for digital experience
    • EVO: One of Canada’s best remote sales platforms

  3. An efficient process to keep your business running smoothly

    With our streamlined, efficient and quick underwriting and claims processes, iA is able to take concrete action whenever needed.

    • Industry leader in instant decision and coverage without medical examination for up to $2 million
      • —  Instant acceptance for 53% of clients
      • —  Policies issued within 24 hours: 43% issued instantly
    • 99% of claims received in 2021 were paid by iA. By the numbers, that means:
      • —  $687 million in term life insurance
      • —  $42 million in critical illness insurance
      • —  $17 million in disability insurance

  4. Competitive compensation programs

    Doing business with iA pays off! We value the trust advisors place in us to grow their business. To learn more, contact your sales team today.

Our management team is made up of dedicated leaders and visionaries.

The combination of their complementary experiences makes the difference for all our partners, our financial security advisors and, of course, our clients.

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Our five values help us deliver exceptional service for you and your clients.

  1. Teamwork
  2. Service-oriented
  3. Respect for individuals and distributors
  4. High performance Environment
  5. Continuous improvement

The interest and well-being of our clients is at the core of our actions as part of our Invested in you promise.

Our mission

To ensure the financial wellbeing of our clients by offering them personal insurance coverage and investment solutions to help them achieve their personal goals.

Having the right support is all about having the right tools, and iA offers a comprehensive and unmatched digital experience you can count on to provide better advisory services to your clients.

About us

We take our corporate social responsibility to heart and work together to support our communities. Here are a few examples of our efforts:

Environmental

  • Carbon neutral since 2020
  • $80.5 million in new renewable energy investments in 2020
  • Projects and initiatives reducing GHG emissions by 20% per employee by 2025
  • Most of our Canadian buildings are BOMA BESt or LEED-certified (25 BOMA BESt and 8 LEED-certified buildings)

Our sustainability strategy

Social

  • Community support with over $8.5 million in donations to many Canadian charities in 2022
  • Offering a suite of socially responsible mutual funds and portfolio solutions
  • Annual Canada-wide philanthropic contest

Governance

  • One of Canada’s Top 50 Corporate Citizens
  • ESG criterias now included in executive compensation
  • Solid diversity and inclusion program
  • Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment

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