Christian Fournier (pictured), executive vice president and property & casualty insurance lead at Beneva, has been elected as Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) chair.
An IBC board member since 2018, Fournier expressed commitment to advancing the industry’s contributions to Canadian society: “I’m proud to work in an industry that cares so deeply for its customers and the protection of Canada. As chair of IBC’s board, I will look to continue driving this industry forward and commit to working with IBC members to advance solutions that protect Canadians from coast to coast.
“IBC is uniquely positioned to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges. I look forward to helping steer its important work on many key priorities – including building Canada’s disaster resiliency, delivering sustainable auto insurance systems, and a balanced regulatory environment.”
Fournier’s extensive experience in insurance spans more than three decades. He has been with Beneva since its formation in 2020, previously holding key leadership positions with La Capitale General Insurance where he rose to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.
A Fellow of both the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society, Fournier has leveraged his expertise in strategic roles throughout Quebec and broader Canadian markets, helping to drive success through accountability and a deep understanding of industry dynamics.
Fournier has also been on the board of directors for the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation since 2020.
Celyeste Power, IBC president and chief executive, commented: “Christian brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role as IBC’s chair, and I look forward to continuing to work with him on the important files we are tackling on behalf of Canada’s insurers and its customers.
“From responding and adapting to Canada’s changing climate to stabilizing auto insurance systems in multiple jurisdictions amid a growing and evolving regulatory environment, there is important work ahead of us.”
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