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May 8, 2023
Obituary - Mr. Gilles Blondeau
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Gilles Blondeau on May 7, 2023 at 82 years old. A visionary driven by the desire to participate in Québec's economic growth, Gilles Blondeau was the Founder and Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Group Inc. until 2014, then Chair of the Board from 2014 to 2017 and Honorary Chair of the Board until today. […]
May 2, 2022
Optimum Financial Group unveils a solid financial performance for 2021
Optimum Financial Group unveiled a solid financial performance at the Optimum Group Inc.’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 29, 2022. […]
May 4, 2020
Optimum Financial Group reveals excellent results for 2019
Optimum Financial Group presented once again excellent financial results at Optimum Group Inc.’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 30, 2020, with respect to its 2019 financial year. […]
July 19, 2019
Upgrade of Optimum’s financial strength rating in reinsurance to “A” (Excellent)
Optimum Financial Group is pleased to announce that the financial strength rating of its two life reinsurance subsidiaries has evolved from “A-” to “A” (Excellent) with a stable outlook. […]
May 17, 2019
Optimum Financial Group expands its asset management activities in the US
Optimum Financial Group is proud to announce the closing of an acquisition agreement for the assets and the seasoned team of Hillswick Asset Management, a firm based in Stamford, Connecticut. This transaction diversifies the Group’s asset management activities in the United States […]
February 20, 2019
Optimum Financial Group celebrates its 50th anniversary and rejuvenates its corporate brand
Optimum Financial Group is proud to celebrate 50 years building the future on solid values. Dedicated to the financial security of its clients since 1969, the Group with international operations is now diversified in insurance, reinsurance, actuarial consulting and asset management. […]
May 3, 2023
Optimum Financial Group announces an excellent financial performance for 2022
Optimum Financial Group unveiled excellent financial results for 2022 at the Optimum Group Inc.’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 28, 2023. […]
March 10, 2022
Optimum Financial Group unveils its new Web site
Optimum Financial Group launches its new Web site showcasing its seven activity sectors and global operations. […]
December 12, 2019
Optimum Financial Group makes its talent culture shine
Optimum Financial Group is pleased to launch its new employer brand. The goal is to convey the Optimum experience as attractiveness lever for top talent to offer clients and partners a succession dedicated to preserving their financial security […]
June 11, 2019
Optimum Financial Group awards three excellence scholarships
The recipients are welcomed for an internship in actuarial and reinsurance Optimum Financial Group is proud to award three excellence scholarships of $5,000 each and three paid summer internships in reinsurance to actuarial students from Université Laval. […]
May 2, 2019
Optimum Financial Group unveils once again excellent results for 2018
Optimum Financial Group presented once again excellent financial results for 2018 during the Optimum Group Inc.’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 30, 2019. […]
June 30, 2022
Optimum Financial Group among the largest companies in Québec and in Canada
Business newspapers released their annual rankings showcasing this performance - MONTRÉAL, June 30, 2022 – Optimum Financial Group is proud to be ranked among the largest companies in Québec and in Canada by business newspapers. This performance reflects the Group’s financial stability and measured growth. […]
May 3, 2021
Optimum Financial Group unveils excellent results for 2020
Optimum Financial Group presented once again excellent financial results for 2020 at the Optimum Group Inc.’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 30, 2021. […]
September 12, 2019
Upgrade of Optimum’s financial strength rating in general insurance to “A” (Excellent)
Optimum Financial Group is pleased to announce that the financial strength rating of its general insurance and farm insurance subsidiaries across Canada has evolved from “A-” to “A” (Excellent) with a stable outlook. […]
June 7, 2019
Optimum Financial Group in the Globe & Mail’s Top 100 of Canada’s private companies
The Group also in Les Affaires newspaper’s Top 500 of Quebec’s most important companies Optimum Financial Group is proud to be listed in two reputable rankings published recently. This presence reflects its financial stability since 50 years, its weighted expansion globally and the long-term performance of its diversified activities. […]
May 2, 2019
Optimum Financial Group appoints a new Chief Executive Officer
Anabelle Blondeau succeeds to Jean-Claude Pagé in this role Optimum Financial Group announced a senior management appointment during Optimum Group Inc.’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 30, 2019. […]