WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 27,
2024 /CNW/ - IG Wealth Management (IG) today
announced a new strategic partnership with iA Financial Group (iA),
expanding its bench strength of industry-leading insurance
partners. The addition of iA will provide IG clients with access to
a wider selection of high-quality, competitive insurance product
options that address a broad range of needs, including life
insurance, critical illness insurance, and disability
insurance.
"We're thrilled to add iA to our valued carrier partnerships and
to expand our ability to provide clients with industry-leading
insurance offerings," said Alana
Riley, Head of Mortgage, Insurance and Banking, IG Wealth
Management. "With our robust product shelf, our advisors are able
to provide comprehensive, tailored and integrated financial
solutions for clients that effectively address their individual
insurance needs."
IG advisors and iA insurance specialists will collaborate
closely to address client needs, ensuring a seamless
experience.
"With this new distribution partnership with IG, iA will be able
to offer its insurance products to even more Canadians," said
Pierre Vincent, Senior
Vice-President, Distribution Individual Insurance, Savings and
Retirement, iA Financial Group. "IG advisors will have a
greater choice of insurance products to meet the needs of Canadians
and help them achieve peace of mind. Through this partnership,
iA is adding IG advisors and associates who can distribute our
products and give advice to navigate a complex financial world.
More than ever, clients need to be confident and secure about their
future, which is our core purpose at iA."
This new partnership builds on IG's existing insurance
partnerships with Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife and RBC, and
further solidifies the firm's commitment to providing integrated
and innovative financial solutions for its clients. It is also part
of IG's wider business transformation strategy of partnering with
industry leaders to help clients solve for key financial planning
needs and enhance the tools and technology advisors have at their
disposal to elevate the client experience.
About IG Wealth Management
Founded in 1926, IG Wealth
Management is a national leader in delivering personalized
financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors
located across Canada. IG Wealth
Management has $133.6 billion in
assets under advisement as of July 31,
2024, and is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM)
group of companies. IGM Financial, together with its subsidiaries,
is one of Canada's leading
diversified wealth and asset management companies with
approximately $260 billion in total
assets under management and advisement as of July 31, 2024.
SOURCE IG Wealth Management