Partner News - June 2025
Life at Intact
June 4, 2025

We’re pleased to share key updates and milestones from Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions. From strong financial performance to leadership growth and product innovation, these developments underscore our ongoing commitment to supporting our valued partners with strength, stability, and comprehensive coverage. 

Strong Start to 2025 & Investor Day Highlights

As part of Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC), Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions contributes to a global leader in Property & Casualty insurance. 

IFC is the largest provider of Property & Casualty insurance in Canada, a leading Specialty Lines insurer with international expertise, and a leader in Commercial Lines in the UK and Ireland. With a global team of 31,000 employees across more than 350 offices, IFC continues to grow through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over the past decade, IFC’s annual operating Direct Premiums Written have nearly tripled to $24 billion, driving market capitalization to a record $47 billion in 2024.

Q1 2025 Financial Highlights
IFC reported a strong first quarter:

  • Net operating income per share rose 10% to $4.01
  • Operating ROE reached 16.5%
  • Growth was driven by strong underwriting, investment income, and solid performance across Global Specialty lines, including Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, contributing to mid-single-digit premium growth in Commercial and Specialty segments.

Read the full results here

Investor Day 2025:
Strategic Vision for Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and Global Specialty Lines

At IFC’s May 2025 Investor Day, leadership shared a clear roadmap for long-term growth and performance. Global Specialty Lines (GSL) was front and center, with insights from CEO Emmanuel Clarke, U.S. President Lynn O’Leary, and COO Jeff Bellmont.

GSL continues to be a major growth engine for Intact, now exceeding $6.5B in premiums across 20+ countries.

Check out the Intact Investor Day presentation.

What This Means for You

  • Strong, stable partner: We have delivered consistent, profitable growth with a focus on underwriting discipline.
  • Deep specialty expertise: From Management and Professional Liability to Marine, Construction, and Tech – we bring targeted solutions to complex risks.
  • Broker-focused: We’re investing in tools and platforms to make it easier for you to serve clients quickly and confidently.
  • Global reach, local support: Our teams combine international scale with local decision-making to help you win and retain business.

We’re committed to helping you grow with innovative products, responsive service, and a strong financial foundation. Learn more about all our Specialty offerings in this overview video.

 

Leadership News: Aaron Belair Appointed President of Technology, North America

Congratulations to Aaron Belair, newly appointed President of Technology, North America. Returning to the U.S. following his tenure as Head of Liability, ProFin, and Technology for our European business, RSA Insurance, Aaron brings global expertise and a sharp focus on innovation and digital enhancement. 

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