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Martin Gagnon joins the Boards of Directors of iA Financial Group

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (TSX: IAG) (TSX: IAF) today announced the appointment of Martin Gagnon to the Boards of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc. and of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc., effective January 17, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (TSX: IAG) (TSX: IAF) today announced the appointment of Martin Gagnon to the Boards of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc. and of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc., effective January 17, 2024.
  • Martin Gagnon has over 25 years of experience in banking, asset management and brokerage firms.
  • From 2016 to 2023, Mr. Gagnon was Executive Vice-President, Wealth Management and Co-President and Co-CEO of National Bank Financial (NBF).
  • Chaired by Jacques Martin, the Board of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc. now has fifteen directors, fourteen of whom are independent and 47% of whom are women.

Conference Call Advisory - UPDATED - iA Financial Group Announces Date of 2023 Third Quarter Earnings Results

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Monday, October 30, 2023

iA Financial Group is changing the time of the conference call to 10 a.m. (ET) on November 8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • iA Financial Group is changing the time of the conference call to 10 a.m. (ET) on November 8, 2023.
  • QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (TSX: IAF)), will disclose its 2023 third quarter earnings results on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 after market close.
  • Management will discuss the results during a conference call to be held on the following day, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 10:00 am (ET).
  • Everyone is invited to attend the conference call by dialing 416‑764-8651 or 1‑888-390-0620 (toll‑free within North America) 10 minutes before the start of the conference.

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") (TSX: LFE) (TSX: LFE.PR.B) declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") (TSX: LFE) (TSX: LFE.PR.B) declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).
  • Distributions are payable November 10, 2023 to shareholders on record as at October 31, 2023.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.65 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.16 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $18.81 per unit.
  • The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.

NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2024 National Leadership Roles

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, to be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary. A current member of NAIFA's Board of Trustees, Gandy has been a loyal NAIFA member since 2003. As incoming Secretary, Gandy will be in line to serve as President-Elect in 2025 and President in 2026.

Key Points: 
  • Nominated Candidates Will Be Installed at the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. this December.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, to be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary.
  • The Committee has also nominated Stephen Kagawa, FSS, LUTCF, to serve a two-year term on the NAIFA Board of Trustees.
  • Both Cothron and Massey have served the association in multiple roles including national Trustee, State President, and specialty committee roles throughout their leadership tenure.

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).
  • Distributions are payable October 10, 2023 to shareholders on record as at September 29, 2023.
  • There will not be a distribution paid to the Class A Shares for September 29, 2023 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends will be paid on the Class A shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $15.00.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.65 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.09 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $18.74 per
    The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

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Friday, August 18, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).
  • Distributions are payable September 8, 2023 to shareholders on record as at August 31, 2023.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.65 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.02 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $18.67 per unit.
  • The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.

Conference Call Advisory - iA Financial Group Announces Date of 2023 Second Quarter Earnings Results

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

QUEBEC CITY, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. [TSX: IAG] and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. [TSX: IAF]), will disclose its 2023 second quarter earnings results on Thursday, August 3, 2023 after market close.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. [TSX: IAG] and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. [TSX: IAF]), will disclose its 2023 second quarter earnings results on Thursday, August 3, 2023 after market close.
  • Management will discuss the results during a conference call to be held on the following day, Friday, August 4, 2023, at 8:00 am (ET).
  • Everyone is invited to attend the conference call by dialing 416‑981-9030 or 1‑800‑908-8370 (toll‑free within North America) 10 minutes before the start of the conference.
  • The question and answer period following the conference will be reserved for financial analysts.

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

TORONTO, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).
  • Distributions are payable August 10, 2023 to shareholders on record as at July 31, 2023.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.65 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $10.96 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $18.61 per unit.
  • The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

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Friday, June 23, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (IA) (Quebec).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (IA) (Quebec).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of IA.
  • AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of Industrial Alliance Pacific General Insurance Corporation (IAPG) (headquartered in Vancouver, Canada).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

TORONTO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).
  • Distributions are payable July 10, 2023 to shareholders on record as at June 30, 2023.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.65 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $10.89 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $18.54 per unit.
  • The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.