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July 16 2019
SSQ Insurance partners with nesto.ca to offer its insurance products to new homeowners
SSQ Insurance is proud to announce a partnership agreement with nesto.ca, a young company with innovative technology allowing for mortgage transactions to be entirely completed online. This partnership will enable SSQ Insurance to offer its life insurance products to nesto.ca customers.
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July 11 2019
Motivaction Jeunesse is the cause associated with the SSQ Insurance Quebec City Marathon – a healthy invitation from Brunet – for the two next editions of the marathon
Je Cours Qc and title sponsor SSQ Insurance are proud to support Motivaction Jeunesse for the 2019 and 2020 editions of the SSQ Insurance Quebec City Marathon, a healthy invitation from Brunet (SSQM). For the first time in the history of the SSQM, support for a cause will extend to two marathons in a bid to develop a significant partnership over a longer period. This association combines perfectly with the marathon’s vocation to make the event accessible to the general public, promote health and physical activity and bring enriching personal experiences to participants. All funds raised will enable Motivaction Jeunesse to continue its mission to support young people in underprivileged neighbourhoods in the Quebec City area, to help with school dropout prevention, fight physical inactivity and delinquency and facilitate the integration of young immigrants through sports and outdoor activities and by giving them an opportunity to create memorable experiences. Starting at age 10, youngsters can take part in the 5K and 10K events, and those who are 14 and over can take part in the half-marathon, 21.1 km.
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June 18 2019
SSQ Insurance launches new innovative investment products combining smart beta and active management strategies
SSQ Insurance is pleased to announce that it has added a new family of turnkey funds, Smart Beta Plus Portfolios, to its product offering. Combining smart beta with active management strategies makes SSQ Insurance the first Canadian company to offer such an innovative and unique product to its clients.
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May 31 2019
As part of SSQ Insurance’s 75th anniversary, SSQ Foundation is donating over $500,000 to 27 charitable organizations
May 9, 2019, marked SSQ Insurance’s 75th anniversary. For the occasion, SSQ Foundation donated over $500,000 to 27 charitable organizations across Canada.
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May 17 2019
SSQ Insurance, proud partner of the 2019 Marathon SSQ Assurance de Longueuil!
SSQ Insurance is proud to be title sponsor of the Marathon SSQ Assurance de Longueuil for the fourth year in a row. The 2019 edition will be held May 18 and 19. By renewing its commitment until 2023, SSQ Insurance is reiterating its intention to be involved in the community of Longueuil by contributing to the success of such a rallying event that promotes healthy and active lifestyles.
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May 7 2019
Rooftop Garden at SSQ Insurance
In addition to having a green roof on the SSQ Tower in Longueuil, SSQ Insurance will now have its own urban garden. This summer, the roof of the SSQ building at 2505 Laurier Boulevard will be used to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs. It’s a sustainable development initiative that will enable us to give back to the community.
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May 6 2019
SSQ Insurance board director Sylvain Picard receives a Hermès award for his exceptional career
SSQ Insurance is pleased to highlight the important recognition bestowed upon Sylvain Picard by Université Laval's faculty of administrative sciences. On the occasion of the 39th edition of the Prix Hermès held on last May 2, Sylvain Picard received the Prix Hermès de carrière, the event’s most prestigious award.
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April 29 2019
SSQ Insurance posts excellent financial results at its Annual Meeting celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary
SSQ Insurance finished the fiscal year with an excellent net income of $94.6 million, representing a 4.6% increase over last year. This result yielded a 10.2% return on equity. The diversification of the company’s operations and its ongoing efforts to reduce administrative expenses helped it reach this level of profitability.
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April 17 2019
Successful launch of the new SSQ Insurance electronic application
Following the launch in March of its new electronic application form for life and critical illness insurance, SSQ Insurance is proud of the successful reception it has garnered across the country. Popular for its practicality and user-friendliness, the new tool conforms perfectly to the reality of advisors and customers, enabling them to save time and be more efficient.
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April 11 2019
Pierre Genest honoured as 4th degree member of the Ordre du mérite coopératif et mutualiste québécois
SSQ Insurance is proud to announce that Pierre Genest was honoured by the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité (CQCM) as the recipient of the Ordre du mérite coopératif et mutualiste Québécois 4th degree, award bestowed by the CQCM, at a ceremony held on April 10 in Montreal.
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