Mr. Sean O'Brien reports

IA FINANCIAL GROUP ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LAUDENSLAGER AS PRESIDENT OF IA AMERICAN WARRANTY GROUP

iA Financial Corp. Inc. has appointed John Laudenslager as president of iA American Warranty Group, a subsidiary of iA Financial Group. This appointment is effective immediately.

With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Laudenslager has amassed a wealth of experience in both automotive and insurance-related industries. He has turned automotive businesses into growing, global businesses, and has worked to create highly collaborative and productive organizations.

"I am excited to announce John as president of iA American Warranty Group," said Sean O'Brien, executive vice-president and chief growth officer, U.S. operations, for iA Financial Group. "John is a great leader who has a wide breadth of experience. I am excited to work with him to help take the company to its fullest potential."

Before joining iA American, Mr. Laudenslager spent the past 17 years with a U.S. global provider of risk management products and services, where he launched the international automotive business. In addition to his extensive experience in insurance in the automotive industry, he has also dedicated 17 years in automotive retail sales and service, holding various positions, including director of large dealer group development and vice-president of global product development.

About iA Financial Corp. Inc.

iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares).