Chambre de l’assurance: Board Members Confirmed at the Extraordinary General Meeting

The Chambre de l’assurance has reached a key milestone in establishing strong governance, essential to protecting the public and maintaining trust in the financial services industry. During the Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 20, members renewed the mandates of nine directors, who will serve alongside the five directors from the transition committee, in accordance with the Act to amend various provisions mainly in the financial sector.

For this assembly, all professionals overseen by the Chambre de l'assurance were previously convened.

“I extend my sincere thanks to the members who took this opportunity to stay informed and get involved in the governance of their regulatory organization. The board of directors guides the organization’s strategy, oversees operational efficiency, and evaluates its functioning to ensure that the organization fully accomplishes its mission in the public interest. I am proud to be able to rely on a board offering both diverse and complementary expertise,” said Mario Albert, Chair of the Board.

“This meeting reflects our commitment to transparency and collaboration. I am pleased to see how engaged our members are. Their involvement is essential as we work together to build a vibrant community determined to strengthen Quebecers’ trust in their professional practice and in the financial services industry,” added Chantal Lamoureux, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The CEO also presented the achievements realized since the creation of the Chambre de l’assurance in July 2025, including the launch of around twenty training courses, enhanced support at the end of the continuing education cycle, and assistance provided by the relations centre. These actions, guided by the public interest, aim to ensure the quality of members’ work with their clients.

In addition to the election of directors, the meeting gave members the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session, the summary of which will be published shortly.

Board Composition

The Board is composed of 15 directors:

• Eight independent directors, as defined by the Autorité des marchés financiers and in accordance with section 30 of the Act;
• Seven directors who are members of the Chambre and certified by the Autorité.

One director position in the life insurance sector remains vacant and will be filled in an election in 2026. Members will be informed in due course.

Board Members of the Chambre de l’assurance for the 2026–2027 term

• Mario Albert, Independent Director, Chair of the Board, member of the transition committee
• Richard Blain, Independent Director, member of the transition committee
• Sylvianne Chaput, Independent Director, member of the transition committee
• Me Jean-Alexandre Gouin, Non-certified officer of a direct insurer, member of the transition committee
• Jean-Philippe Vézina, Financial Planner, member of the transition committee
• Guy Versailles, Independent Director, Vice-Chair of the Board
• Guy Barbeau, Director and member of the Chambre, Group insurance of persons
• Nancy Chahwan, Independent Director
• Denis Charland, Independent Director
• Jean-Sébastien Jutras, Director and member of the Chambre, Insurance of persons
• Christian Kengne, Independent Director
• Me Stéphanie Lalonde, Director and member of the Chambre, Claims Adjuster
• Eddie Leschiutta, Independent Director
• Maxime Poulin, Director and member of the Chambre, Broker – Damage Insurance

Two invited directors will also sit on the board until the responsibility for overseeing representatives in mutual funds and scholarship plans is transferred :

• Daniela Altgauzen, Director and member of the Chambre, Mutual Funds
• Chantal Jobin, Director and member of the Chambre, Scholarship Plans