Intact Financial Corporation named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2017 /CNW/ - Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) is honoured to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2018. This is the third consecutive year Intact Financial is being recognized for its outstanding human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

"Our people are one of our greatest strengths and at the centre of what makes Intact successful as an organization. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting their growth and recognizing their achievements. We continue to create a strong and inclusive workplace where people are engaged and inspired to contribute their best every day," said Denise Thompson, Vice President, Human Capital Management, Intact Financial Corporation.

To support employees in developing their skills and help them grow throughout their career, Intact Financial invests over $9 million towards the training and development of its employees each year.

In its 19^th 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 and a leading provider of specialty insurance in North America, with close to $10 billion in total annual premiums. The Company has over 13,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than five million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada and the U.S. In Canada, Intact 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. In the U.S., OneBeacon Insurance Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides specialty insurance products through independent agencies, brokers, wholesalers and managing general agencies.

SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation