QUEBEC CITY, April 2, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Mr. René Hamel, Chief Executive Officer of SSQ Financial Group, is very pleased to announce that Mr. Hugo Drouin has been appointed Vice-President of Investments.
A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), Hugo Drouin began his career at SSQ in 1989 as an actuarial analyst. Later he went on to being Director of Investments and then Senior Director of Investments.
As the Senior Director of Investments since 2010, Hugo Drouin managed the investments for the Group's general funds, participating in the development of asset/liability strategies, and managing investment risk exposure in addition to his role as investment expert on investment committees and boards of directors. He also played a key role in the implementation of the new Finance and Realty division.
"Hugo Drouin has a remarkable track record that made him a perfect candidate for the position of Vice-President of Investments. His thorough knowledge of investment management and risk assessment are valuable assets that have contributed to the excellent results of SSQ Financial Group," said René Hamel, CEO of SSQ Financial Group.
Reporting directly to the CEO, Hugo Drouin, whose appointment is effective April 1, 2013, will also oversee the financing and mortgage team.
About SSQ Financial Group
With over $3 billion in annual revenue and over $10 billion in assets under management, SSQ Financial Group is a leading mutual diversified financial institution in Canada.
The Group serves over one million clients and provides jobs to over 1,900 employees. SSQ, Life Insurance Company Inc., the Group's principal company, is recognized as a leader in the group insurance industry and as an expert in the investment and retirement sector. SSQ Financial Group is also a rising star in home and auto insurance (SSQ General Insurance Company Inc.) and individual insurance with its new subsidiary, SSQ Insurance Company Inc.
For more information, please visit ssq.ca.
SOURCE: SSQ FINANCIAL GROUP
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