Intact donates $50,000 to the Red Cross Haiti earthquake relief fund

TORONTO , Jan. 14 /CNW/ - Intact Financial Corporation has donated an initial $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support urgent relief and humanitarian efforts in earthquake ravaged Haiti .

"The scale of this disaster is almost beyond belief and the impact on hundreds of thousands of people is devastating," said Charles Brindamour , President and CEO. "Many Canadians, including a number of our employees, have close links to Haiti and all of us at Intact share their concern for family and friends. We have a deep understanding of the vital importance of helping communities and people in need when unforeseen events occur - it's what we stand for, it's what we do."

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in the country with over $4 billion in premiums. Its 7,000 employees offer home, auto and business insurance under the Intact Insurance, Novex Group Insurance, belairdirect and Grey Power brands.

For further information: Media Inquiries: Ian Blair, Director, External Communications, [phone] ext. 45251, [email protected], www.intactfc.com