
The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island has been making waves in the Canadian insurance market with its recent acquisitions. The company's growth is a testament to its sound business strategies and commitment to providing top-notch insurance services to its clients.
With a strong presence in Prince Edward Island, the company has been expanding its reach across Canada through strategic acquisitions. This move has enabled the company to tap into new markets and increase its customer base.
The company's focus on growth and expansion is driven by its mission to provide innovative and affordable insurance solutions to Canadians. Its commitment to this mission has led to a significant increase in its customer base and revenue.
As a result of its growth, the company has been able to invest in new technologies and processes, further enhancing its services and capabilities. This investment has enabled the company to better serve its clients and stay ahead of the competition.
Mergers and Acquisitions

Desjardins Group has completed its acquisition of The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI), giving Desjardins General Insurance Group a market boost by expanding its property and casualty insurance offerings.
The acquisition will allow Desjardins to have access to a broader range of commercial insurance products, which is essential for meeting the diverse needs of businesses in a brokerage-dependent market.
Desjardins will operate ICPEI as a wholly owned subsidiary, continuing to develop and offer its insurance products through brokers, which complements Desjardins' direct distribution and exclusive agents network.
Desjardins' president and CEO, Guy Cormier, stated that the acquisition will enable the group to "perform even better with businesses" and reinforce its market position, while ICPEI president and CEO Serge Lavoie added that the acquisition will allow ICPEI to "be a more important player faster in the brokerage insurance sector".
Desjardins' financial strength will also allow ICPEI to expand its insurance distribution across the country and develop business opportunities in new Canadian markets, according to Lavoie.
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Canada's Desjardins Acquires Another Company
Desjardins Group has completed its acquisition of The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI).
Desjardins will now have access to a broader range of commercial insurance products, essential for meeting the diverse needs of businesses in a brokerage-dependent market.
The acquisition will give Desjardins General Insurance Group a market boost by expanding its property and casualty insurance offerings.
ICPEI will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Desjardins, continuing to develop and offer its insurance products through brokers.
Desjardins' financial strength will allow ICPEI to be a more important player faster in the brokerage insurance sector.
Guy Cormier, president and chief executive at Desjardins, stated that the acquisition will enable the group to "perform even better with businesses" and reinforce its market position.
ICPEI president and CEO Serge Lavoie added that the acquisition will help ICPEI expand insurance distribution across the country and develop business opportunities in new Canadian markets.
Desjardins recently acquired Guardian Capital Group's life and health insurance and individual savings distribution operations.
As of the end of the first quarter of 2024, Desjardins had assets worth $435.8 billion.
Desjardins' acquisition of ICPEI is a significant move to diversify its insurance offer and better meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada.
The acquisition will enable Desjardins to offer commercial insurance products through insurance brokers who work with ICPEI.
Desjardins' financial strength will bolster ICPEI's development and growth.
Guy Cormier, President and CEO of Desjardins, believes that the acquisition will allow Desjardins to perform even better with businesses, reinforcing its position as a key player in this segment of the Canadian market.
Serge Lavoie, President and CEO of ICPEI, stated that the acquisition is clearly in line with ICPEI's strategic goals to expand insurance distribution across the country and pave the way for even greater collaborations on the Canadian market.
Sources
- https://www.desjardins.com/en/news/desjardins-acquires-insurance-company-prince-edward-island.html
- https://www.coverager.com/desjardins-acquires-the-insurance-company-of-prince-edward-island/
- https://www.guidewire.com/about/press-center/press-releases/20230802/the-insurance-company-of-prince-edward-island-selects-guidewire-cloud-for
- https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/mergers-acquisitions/desjardins-completes-icpei-acquisition-491648.aspx
- https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2024/03/27/766770.htm
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