iA Excellence Merger

Quebec City, September 25, 2019 – On January 1, 2020*, The Excellence Life Insurance Company will amalgamate with its parent company, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. As of that date, the operations of both companies will be merged into Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. under the iA Financial Group brand.

Don’t worry! This merger will not impact you. This means you have no action to take and you will continue to enjoy the same products, conditions and commitment you enjoyed before.

Is my policy still in force? Will my coverage change?
All existing in-force policies remain in force. Only the name and logo on the documents will change, effective January 1, 2020. Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. will honour all commitments made by Excellence.

Do I have to do anything to make sure my policy is maintained?
No. The merger has no impact on clients. This means clients do nothing.

Will the telephone numbers, mailing address and email addresses change?
Our contact information remains the same and when contacting us by phone or email, you will be redirected automatically. The Excellence head office remains one of our offices and we will forward any mail you send to the right department.

Who is iA Financial Group?
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada. In 2008, iA Financial Group acquired Excellence. Founded in 1892, it is also one of Canada’s largest public companies. iA Financial Group shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares). To learn more, go to ia.ca.

* Subject to regulatory approval.