TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:
IFC) is proud to be recognized once again as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017.
This is the second year Intact Financial is receiving the prestigious honour for its exceptional human resources programs and
forward-thinking workplace policies.
"We are delighted to be in the Top 100 again this year. We take an active role in our employees' professional development and
are deliberate about cultivating a work environment that actively encourages employees to develop their careers to help them reach
their full potential," said Denise Thompson, Vice President, Human Capital Management, Intact
Financial Corporation.
"A big part of our promise to employees revolves around creating opportunities for them to advance their skills and their
careers."
Intact Financial invests over $9 million towards the training and development of its employees
every year.
Hiring for tomorrow's needs
Intact Financial is continuing in its search for top talent, and is looking to hire traditional as well as non-traditional
insurance roles.
"We filled 2,300 roles last year. While we hire a large number of insurance experts and customer service representatives each
year, we are also recruiting data scientists, software engineers and a geomatician," added Thompson. "That's a direct result of our
relentless commitment to innovation. We are building the best team to meet the changing needs of customers."
Earlier this year, Intact Insurance announced that it plans to hire about 150 professionals across Canada over the next few years, to support the growth of its commercial lines specialty solutions
business.
Now in its 18th year, Canada's Top 100 Employers competition is an editorial project
recognizing employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. Intact Financial was
selected by the editors at Mediacorp Canada Inc. based on eight criteria: physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; health,
financial and family benefits; vacation and time-off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills
development; and community involvement.
About Intact Financial Corporation
Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) is the largest
provider of property and casualty (P&C) insurance in Canada with $8.0
billion in annual premiums. Supported by over 12,000 employees, the Company insures more than five million individuals and
businesses through its insurance subsidiaries and is the largest private sector provider of P&C insurance in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec,
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador. The Company
distributes insurance under the Intact Insurance brand through a
wide network of brokers, including its wholly owned subsidiary, BrokerLink, and directly to consumers through belairdirect.
SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation
