Senior
Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance and Independent Distribution Division, Desjardins Group
Since joining Desjardins in 2007, she is known for her curiosity, adaptability, analytical and communication skills.
With a degree in actuarial science, she started her career in the Property and Casualty Insurance Division, where she held various management roles within the actuarial, underwriting and claims teams. In 2020, she joined the Life and Health Insurance sector as Vice-President, Individual Insurance. She was a breath of fresh air, motivating teams to maximize their potential and increase deliveries. In 2023, she was appointed Senior Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance Division, where she oversees the Individual Insurance Division, the Group Benefits and Retirement Savings Division and the Independent Network Sales and Distribution Division.
In 2025, in order to maximize synergies between the distribution networks, she was entrusted with the activities of the IDC and Worldsource entities, as well as integration. She becomes Senior Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance and Independent Distribution.
Chantal is a woman of action with an ambitious vision. She never hesitates to step off the beaten path to help her teams excel and reach new heights.
Influence
Chantal contributes to the development of her industry by sitting on different boards such as that of the Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance (CAFII) and IDC WorldSource management board.
Chantal is actively involved in her community contributing to different philanthropic activities, most recently the Dr. Clown Foundation’s fundraising campaign. After being greatly impressed by the work they do for families and seniors, Chantal now sits on the Foundation’s board of directors. As a thoughtful and caring leader, she promotes the importance of supporting the community. With her teams, she contributes to various fundraising events for organizations.
Philanthropic work
- Member of the Centraide Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches Innovation and Development Committee
- Member of the Dr. Clown Foundation’s board of directors
- Member of the cabinet for the Desjardins Cares and Shares Campaign (2023)
Industry involvement
- Board member of IDC/Worldsource (since 2023)
- Member of the LIMRA Canadian Executive Roundtable (since 2023)
- CAFII board member (2021–2022)
- Canadian Association of Direct Relationship Insurers, property task force (2012–2015)
- Insurance Bureau of Canada underwriting committee (2015–2017)