iA Financial Group Ranked One of Canada’s Top 10 Companies According to TIME – World’s Best Companies of 2026

• TIME’s recognition reflects iA Financial Group’s strong revenue growth, employee experience and sustainability transparency.
• iA Financial Group has seen strong growth with a 25% increase in net premiums, premium equivalents and deposits and a 37% growth in total assets under management and assets under administration over the past year^1,2.
• As a learning organization, we invest in employee development and support career growth through internal mobility.
• Our sustainability approach is anchored on three strategic levers that drive a positive impact on physical, mental and financial health, education and learning, and a sustainable future.

QUEBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iA Financial Group is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the ten highest-ranked companies headquartered in Canada in TIME’s World’s Best Companies of 2026.

The recognition reflects the company’s strong growth, positive employee experience, and commitment to responsible and transparent business practices.

TIME’s annual ranking is one of the most comprehensive global assessments of the top 1,000 companies worldwide based on three key dimensions: revenue growth, employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency.

A business model focused on revenue growth and sustainability

“We are proud to be recognized by TIME as one of the top 10 companies headquartered in Canada,” said Denis Ricard, President and CEO. “This recognition reflects the strength of our business, the commitment of our people and our ability to grow responsibly. We believe that investing in our employees’ learning and development strengthens our organization and helps us create lasting value for our clients, shareholders and communities.”

iA Financial Group has continued to deliver strong business growth across its operations. Over the past year, net premiums, premium equivalents and deposits increased by 25% and total assets under management and assets under administration grew by 37%, reflecting the strength of the company's diversified business model and its ability to meet the evolving needs of clients.

Our sustainability approach aims to create lasting value for our communities by combining financial performance with positive environmental and social impact. Guided by our business model, we focus on three priority areas where we can make a meaningful difference: physical, mental and financial health; education and learning; and a sustainable future. Read our 2025 Sustainability Report for details.

A learning organization where talent can grow

At iA Financial Group, we believe that when our employees get ahead, our company gets ahead. As a learning organization, we invest in the personal and professional development of our people through formal training, peer learning, on-the-job development, mentoring and continuous feedback. We also encourage employees to explore new opportunities across the organization, develop skills for different roles and build meaningful careers through internal mobility.

“We invest in our employees to give them meaningful opportunities to grow while strengthening our long-term performance," said Stephanie Butt-Thibodeau, Executive Vice-President, Talent and Corporate Affairs. “As a learning organization, we encourage employees to develop new capabilities, explore opportunities across the company and take an active role in building their careers. When our people grow, our organization grows with them.”

About iA Financial Group

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).

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iA Financial Group is a business name and trademark of iA Financial Corporation Inc. and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

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^1 The 25% increase in net premiums, premium equivalents and deposits is based on Q2 2026 results compared with the corresponding quarter of 2025, while the 37% increase in total assets under management and assets under administration is based on the trailing 12-month period ended June 30, 2026.

^2 Net premiums, premiums equivalents and deposits, assets under management and assets under administration are supplementary financial measures. For relevant information about these measures, see the “Non-IFRS and Additional Financial Measures” section in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the period ending June 30, 2026, which is hereby incorporated by reference and is available for review on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca or on iA Financial Group’s website at ia.ca.