Creation of the Chambre de l’assurance
The Chambre de l’assurance was born out of the merger of the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages (ChAD) and the Chambre de la sécurité financière (CSF).
Merger of the ChAD and CSF
The Chambre de l’assurance was established by An Act to amend various provisions mainly with respect to the financial sector (Bill 16), which was enacted on June 4, 2025.
The formal recognition of the Chambre de l’assurance as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) took effect on July 4, 2026.
The merger of the ChAD and the CSF resulted in the transfer of oversight of Quebec’s mutual fund representatives to the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), and of scholarship plan representatives to the Autorité des marches financiers.
The very first annual general meeting of the members of the Chambre de l’assurance was held on April 21, 2026.
A little history
In 1905, insurance representatives created the first association to promote good business practices among its members. Numerous associations and organizations have followed over the years.
It was not until 1998, following the adoption of the Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services (ADFPS), that the ChAD and the CSF came into being. This law, spearheaded by Bernard Landry, Quebec’s Minister of Finance at the time, entirely restructured the regulatory framework for the sector.
Our logo
The logo of the Chambre de l’assurance clearly conveys our organization's personality.
It is anchored by the “a” in “assurance,” a letter that on its own, represents a top rating, a high level of competence, and excellence.
At the heart of the symbol, the perfect square reflects our commitment to supporting our members and guiding them toward exemplary practice. The design is bisected diagonally by a series of blocks in a staircase pattern, representing our organization’s ability to adapt and evolve within an ever-changing industry.
The distinctive colours evoke both vitality and dynamism, as well as stability and trust. The typography of our name is clean and simple, conveying a reassuring and accessible voice.
Taken together, all these elements position the Chambre de l’assurance as a leading player that safeguards the interests of consumers and ensures their protection.