A Human Experience for 150 Years
150 Years of Making Insurance Accessible
HUMANIA HISTORY
150 years of history, in a few key dates
“The fundamental idea of the company was to organize mutual aid to protect families in case of illness or death of one of its members by providing them with assistance that would allow them to survive.”
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1874: Founding of L'Union Saint-Joseph
- 1874: Founding of L'Union Saint-Joseph
- Provided assistance in case of illness or death
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1922: Conversion to a mutual insurance company
- Deficit caused by low insurance rates and the Spanish flu
- Needed to rethink the business model
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1937: Birth of La Survivance
- Mutual Life Insurance company open to all
- Offered protection in case of death, illness or accident
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1950: Significant growth
- La Survivance becomes one of the largest life insurance companies in Quebec
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1961: New head office
- Inaugurated by Jean Lesage, Premier of Quebec
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1964: Expansion
- Launch of new products, such as insurance for students along with accident and health insurance
- Expansion of operations to New Brunswick
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2000: Specialist in living benefits
- Innovation in health, critical illness, disability and travel insurance products
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2013: Humania Assurance is born
- Legal transformation of La Survivance
- Creation of a capital stock company to develop, manage and distribute insurance products
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2013-present
- Digital shift
- Digitization of products and adoption of new technologies
- Launch of digital platforms and innovative solutions
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2024: 150th anniversary celebrations
- Humania Assurance continues its development while respecting its values
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Future: Innovation and growth
- Humania Assurance is committed to offering superior quality products and first-rate service to its members
150 years of human-centered innovation
“As we celebrate this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to building a better future for everyone. Every day, we strive to offer a human experience above all, thanks to the dedication of our loyal collaborators and by relying on the strength of an innovative distribution network and partnerships.
Together, we will continue to demonstrate boldness, innovation, and compassion to meet the needs of our insureds.
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Humania’s success over the past 150 years. Your commitment and dedication are an inspiration to us all.”
150 years of positive impact,
rooted in the community
Humania is proud to be a mutual committed to the community for 150 years now. Our values of empathy and collaboration guide our actions and inspire our employees to make a positive and tangible difference.
Empathy Day
Giving time for a better community
Each year, Empathy Day allows our employees to dedicate a full day to volunteering with organizations of their choice. This initiative encourages personal and collective engagement and allows our employees to get involved in causes that are close to their hearts.
Leucan
Supporting Children with cancer and their families
In 2023-2024, Humania is proud to support Leucan, an organization that provides support services to children with cancer and their families. All funds raised during our annual fundraising events will be donated to Leucan to support its essential mission.
PHIT CANADA
United for the health and well-being of youth
Promoting health and well-being has always been at the heart of our values and we are delighted to join forces with PHIT Canada, whose mission is to improve the physical and mental health of young Canadians by promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. By working together, we can definitely help more communities achieve better health and quality of life.
SOCODEVI
An international commitment
Our social involvement extends even to the international level. As a member of SOCODEVI, we contribute to improving the living conditions of marginalized populations in many developing countries through consulting services, financial commitments and concrete actions.
Humania Cultural Center
An investment in the local community
In 2014, Humania partnered with the City of Saint-Hyacinthe to support the Cultural Center which brings together, under one roof, different organizations and socio-cultural actors in the region. We are pleased to support the local community of Saint-Hyacinthe where the mutual head office is located. This infrastructure bears the name of “Humania Assurance Cultural Center.”
150 years of commitment, for a better future
Our history is marked by 150 years of constant evolution, always alongside our policyholders and our network.
It is a story of trust, empathy, and support. And this chapter continues with you.
Together, with our dedicated teams, we continue to have a positive impact on people’s lives, especially during the moments that matter most to them and their loved ones.
