Desjardins Financial Security (DFS)
As a life and health insurance company, we’ve been taking care of the financial security of our clients across Canada since 1948.
An industry leader
We’re a key player in the insurance sector, providing over 5 million people with savings and investment solutions, insurance products and assistance services.
$174.3 Billion
In assets under management and under administration1 Ranked 1st in Quebec
And ranked 4th in Canada2 More than 5,000
Employees
Our reliable and long-standing networks
Our products and services are available to individuals, groups and businesses through a wide range of distribution channels across Canada.
Caisse network
Our financial security advisors offer a full range of insurance products through the Desjardins caisse network in Quebec and the credit union network in Ontario, online or over the phone.
Desjardins Agent Network
Clients in Ontario, Alberta and New-Brunswick can rely on our vast network of agents for all their insurance needs.
Independent network
Our insurance and investment products are available across Canada through our independent distribution network.
Our story
Some of the milestones marking our story of innovation and growth:
1948
Desjardins Life Assurance was founded
1999
The caisses began selling financial products and services
2002
Desjardins Financial Security was created
2009
Desjardins Financial Security joined Desjardins Group
- La Prospérité
- La Sauvegarde
- L'Économie Mutuelle-Vie
- Laurier Life Insurance
- Annuity Life Insurance
- Compagnon Assurance Voyage
- Les Coopérants
- Mutuelle-Vie de l'UCC (individual, accident and group insurance portfolios)
- La Société des Artisans canadiens-français
- L'Union Saint-Joseph à Saint-Sauveur de Québec
- L'Union Saint-Joseph de Lachine
- L'Union Saint-Pierre
- Laurentian Life
- L'Union du Commerce
- La Prévoyance Compagnie d'assurance
- Les Prévoyants du Canada
- La Stabilité
- Imperial Life Financial Services
- Æterna-Life Insurance Company
- Centre d'autorisation et de paiement des services de santé (CAPSS)
- Laurentian Life and Health Insurance Corporation
- Performa Financial Group
- MGI Financial Inc.
- State Farm
Our management team
Denis Dubois
President and Chief Executive Officer of Desjardins Group
President and Chief Executive Officer of Desjardins Group
Chantal Gagné
President and Chief Operating Officer, Desjardins Financial Security
Executive Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance
President and Chief Operating Officer, Desjardins Financial Security
Executive Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance
Alexandre Guertin
CPA, MBA
Vice-President, Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Finance and Corporate Actuarial
CPA, MBA
Vice-President, Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Finance and Corporate Actuarial
Nathalie Bouchard
FSA, FICA
Vice-President, Corporate Actuarial Services and Appointed Actuary
FSA, FICA
Vice-President, Corporate Actuarial Services and Appointed Actuary
Steeve Talbot
Chief Internal Audit Officer
Chief Internal Audit Officer
Mario St-Hilaire
Chief Risk Officer, Life Insurance
Chief Risk Officer, Life Insurance
Marie-France Amyot
Vice-President, Group Benefits and Retirement Savings
Vice-President, Group Benefits and Retirement Savings
Simon-Gabriel Auger
Security Officer
Security Officer
Pierre-Alexandre Braeken
Chief Technology and Cyber Risk Officer
Chief Technology and Cyber Risk Officer
François Cholette
LLB
Director, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary
LLB
Director, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary
Myriam Gagné
Director, Human Resources
Director, Human Resources
Michel Martineau
Vice-President, Individual Insurance
Vice-President, Individual Insurance
Frédéric Renaud
Vice-President, Strategy, Analytics and Performance
Vice-President, Strategy, Analytics and Performance
Nicolas Richard
MSc, CFA
Vice-President, Investments
MSc, CFA
Vice-President, Investments
Mylène Sabourin
Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Chief Anti-Tax Evasion Officer, Chief Anti-Corruption Officer, Head of Anti-Fraud and Chief Privacy Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Chief Anti-Tax Evasion Officer, Chief Anti-Corruption Officer, Head of Anti-Fraud and Chief Privacy Officer
Pierre-Olivier Samson
MSc, MBA
Vice-President, Wealth Management Operations
MSc, MBA
Vice-President, Wealth Management Operations
Rachel Simard
BBA, MSc
Senior Vice-President, Partner Networks
Delegate Chief Integration Officer, Worldsource Acquisition
BBA, MSc
Senior Vice-President, Partner Networks
Delegate Chief Integration Officer, Worldsource Acquisition
Éléna Simard-Veilleux
Vice-President and Executive Sponsor, Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Modernization Programs
Vice-President and Executive Sponsor, Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Modernization Programs
Frédérick Tremblay
Vice-President, Investment Solutions
Vice-President, Investment Solutions