Archives 2015

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December 16, 2015

V-NEO and Voonyx alliance sign a 5-year agreement with SSQ Financial Group

V-NEO and Voonyx are proud to announce a major agreement with SSQ Financial Group. The agreement consists of accompanying SSQ throughout its Guidewire software initiatives for the next five years.
December 14, 2015

SSQ Financial Group in New Technology Partnership with L&T Infotech

L&T Infotech Canada, a global leader in the IT Financial Services industry, today announced that it has been selected by SSQ Financial Group as their wealth management solutions provider.
November 30, 2015

SSQ Financial Group partners with the SSQ Longueuil Marathon

SSQ Financial Group is delighted to announce its new role as title sponsor of the SSQ Longueuil Marathon. The first edition will be held on May 22, 2016, in the streets of Longueuil.
November 16, 2015

Reimbursement of new eligible pharmacist services for Quebeckers

The legislation covering fees for services offered by pharmacists to individuals insured under private insurance plans has been ratified. Consequently, effective November 12, 2015, SSQ Financial Group has begun reimbursing the four new eligible services now offered by pharmacists. Insured members may now submit claims for these new pharmacist services in the same way they submit claims for prescription drugs.
November 11, 2015

SSQ Financial Group employees rally in support of Magasin Partage

SSQ Financial Group is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the 38th annual holiday hamper campaign organized by Les Œuvres Jean Lafrance in support of its Magasin Partage. Again this year, employees will be collecting non-perishable goods and cash donations so that local families in need can enjoy the holiday season.
November 3, 2015

SSQ Quebec City Marathon Awarded the 2015 Prix Triomphe for Event of the Year

As title sponsor of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon, SSQ Financial Group is proud of the 2015 Prix Triomphe it received.
October 16, 2015

Cité Verte receives award of excellence in real estate from the Institut de développement urbain du Québec

Cité Verte, the first multiresidential project based on sustainable and intelligent building design in Quebec, was awarded a prize last night in the multiresidentail category at the gala of excellence in real estate organized by the Institut de développement urbain du Québec (IDU).
October 5, 2015

SSQauto deploys Guidewire solution for underwriting and policy management

SSQauto and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), a provider of software products to Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced that SSQauto, a subsidiary of SSQ Financial Group, has successfully implemented Guidewire PolicyCenter® as its new underwriting and policy management solution.
September 21, 2015

Arrival of Jean-François Chalifoux as Chief Executive Officer of SSQ Financial Group

Pierre Genest, Chairman of the Board of SSQ Financial Group, is pleased to announce the arrival of Jean-François Chalifoux, FCAS, FCIA, as Chief Executive Officer of SSQ Financial Group.
September 18, 2015

A.M. Best confirms credit ratings for SSQ, Life Insurance Company Inc.

SSQ, Life Insurance Company Inc. has received reconfirmation of its A.M. Best credit ratings. For a fourth consecutive year, it has received a financial strength rating of "A- (excellent)," as well as an issuer credit rating of "a-". The outlook for both ratings is stable.
September 10, 2015

SSQ Financial Group raises $101,091 for Mères et monde

SSQ Financial Group proudly presented Mères et monde with $101,091, an amount raised through fundraising efforts associated with the 2015 edition of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon.
August 25, 2015

SSQ Financial Group: Proud partner of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon for ten years running!

SSQ Financial Group is proud to be celebrating its tenth anniversary as a partner of Quebec City's premier running event. Its role as title sponsor of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon and official presenter of the SSQ Health 5K since 2006 allows SSQ Financial Group to support an event that shares its values and motivates thousands of people to get moving. The 2015 edition of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon will take place from August 28 to 30.
June 23, 2015

Transitional measures regarding the Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act

SSQ Financial Group is informing its group insurance members about the transitional measures related to the application of the Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, which came into effect recently.
June 5, 2015

The SSQ Tower in Longueuil: The right place to do business!

Construction of the SSQ Tower at Place Charles-Le Moyne in Longueuil is well underway, and nearly 50% of its office and commercial space has been leased with less than a year left until it opens.
June 4, 2015

Jean-François Chalifoux appointed CEO of SSQ Financial Group

SSQ Financial Group announced the appointment of Jean-François Chalifoux as Chief Executive Officer of SSQ Financial Group. The appointment of the new CEO officially takes effect on September 21, 2015.
May 27, 2015

Change in leadership at SSQ Financial Group

SSQ Financial Group has announced the retirement of its CEO, René Hamel, to take effect by the end of the year.
April 27, 2015

SSQauto: Agreement with Members of the SSQauto Employees’ Union

SSQ Financial Group has announced that members of the SSQauto Employees’ Union have ratified a new collective agreement. As a result, the general strike will end.
April 20, 2015

2014 Financial Results: 70 years of collective success―Adapting to change

SSQ Financial Group is pleased to present its financial results for 2014. SSQ has once again recorded a sound performance with above-market growth results in spite of low interest rates and a tax increase.
April 16, 2015

$1.43 million in donations to local chapter of Centraide/United Way

Members of Puissance Onze, an organization made up of eleven insurance companies headquartered in and around Quebec City, donated a grand total of $1.43 million to the 2014 fundraising campaign for the Québec/Chaudière-Appalaches chapter of Centraide/United Way, or more than 11% of total contributions for the region.
April 13, 2015

SPV members adopt a new six-year collective agreement (French only)

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April 3, 2015

Agreement in principle with the Sales staff union (SPV) (French only)

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March 17, 2015

SSQ Financial Group honoured for contribution to 2014 Centraide/United Way campaign

On Tuesday March 24, 2015, SSQ Financial Group had the tremendous honour of accepting a Maestria award in recognition of its exceptional employee participation rate and role as a leading partner in the 2014 campaign for the Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches chapter of Centraide/United Way. The Group also received a special mention in the major donors category.
March 26, 2015

SSQ Financial Group takes part in the worldwide Earth Hour initiative

For the fourth year in a row, SSQ Financial Group is proudly joining the worldwide Earth Hour initiative to show its support for the fight against climate change.
February 17, 2015

SSQ Financial Group to offer Canada’s most comprehensive critical illness coverage

Group insurance leader SSQ Financial Group is set to launch an exclusive new critical illness insurance product in March. The new product will feature three separate coverage options, making it the most generous, comprehensive, and flexible group insurance product available in Canada: Basic (6 illnesses), Complete (24 illnesses), and Total (40 illnesses).
February 10, 2015

René Hamel Among Quebec's Top 25 Financial Sector Personalities

SSQ Financial Group is proud to announce the nomination of its CEO, René Hamel, to the ranks of the Quebec financial industry's top 25 personalities for 2014. Presented by the Finance et Investissement magazine, this ranking is a reference in the financial industry.

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Archives 2015

V-NEO and Voonyx alliance sign a 5-year agreement with SSQ Financial Group

SSQ Financial Group in New Technology Partnership with L&T Infotech

SSQ Financial Group partners with the SSQ Longueuil Marathon

Reimbursement of new eligible pharmacist services for Quebeckers

SSQ Financial Group employees rally in support of Magasin Partage

SSQ Quebec City Marathon Awarded the 2015 Prix Triomphe for Event of the Year

Cité Verte receives award of excellence in real estate from the Institut de développement urbain du Québec

SSQauto deploys Guidewire solution for underwriting and policy management

Arrival of Jean-François Chalifoux as Chief Executive Officer of SSQ Financial Group

A.M. Best confirms credit ratings for SSQ, Life Insurance Company Inc.

SSQ Financial Group raises $101,091 for Mères et monde

SSQ Financial Group: Proud partner of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon for ten years running!

Transitional measures regarding the Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act

The SSQ Tower in Longueuil: The right place to do business!

Jean-François Chalifoux appointed CEO of SSQ Financial Group

Change in leadership at SSQ Financial Group

SSQauto: Agreement with Members of the SSQauto Employees’ Union

2014 Financial Results: 70 years of collective success―Adapting to change

$1.43 million in donations to local chapter of Centraide/United Way

SPV members adopt a new six-year collective agreement (French only)

Agreement in principle with the Sales staff union (SPV) (French only)

SSQ Financial Group honoured for contribution to 2014 Centraide/United Way campaign

SSQ Financial Group takes part in the worldwide Earth Hour initiative

SSQ Financial Group to offer Canada’s most comprehensive critical illness coverage

René Hamel Among Quebec's Top 25 Financial Sector Personalities

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