OREANDA-NEWS. Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for 2016.  This is the first year the prestigious honour has been awarded to IFC, recognizing the company for its exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

"Our employees are one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to inspiring our teams, supporting their growth and recognizing their dedication and achievements," said Lucie Martel, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Intact Financial Corporation.  "At Intact, we do this by asking our employees what is most important to them, developing programs for everyone and preparing our people for leadership roles. We look forward to building on this strong foundation as we continue to grow our business."

Now in its 16th year, Canada's Top 100 Employers competition is an editorial project recognizing employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. IFC was selected by the editors at Mediacorp Canada Inc. based on eight criteria: physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time-off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.

Intact Financial Corporation is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada with over $7.3 billion in annual premiums. With over 11,000 employees, the company insures more than five million individuals and businesses through its insurance subsidiaries and is the largest private sector provider of P&C insurance in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Qu?bec and Nova Scotia. The company distributes insurance under the Intact Insurance brand through a wide network of brokers, including its wholly owned subsidiary, BrokerLink, and directly to consumers through belairdirect.