Intact Insurance President Peter Janzen named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40®

EmitenTrust.com TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Peter Janzen, Executive Vice President and President of Intact Insurance Canada, has been named among Canada's Top 40 Under 40® for 2026, recognizing his leadership in transforming broker relationships, advancing innovation and developing the next generation of insurance leaders.

Canada's Top 40 Under 40® is an annual leadership award that recognizes exceptional achievement, influence and impact among 40 outstanding Canadians under the age of 40.

Peter Janzen leads the strategy and performance of Intact Insurance across its broker distribution network. His priorities include sustainable growth, operational excellence and creating lasting value for customers and broker partners.

A champion of broker partnerships and innovation, Peter has helped advance Intact's investment in service and technology to better meet the evolving needs of customers and brokers. His leadership is guided by a clear vision: making the insurance experience more intuitive, responsive and valuable for the people it serves.

Peter is recognized for his commitment to developing the next generation of leaders, empowering teams with data-driven decision-making and creating high-performing environments where people and teams can grow, contribute and do their best work.

"I am honoured to be among this group of impressive individuals, who are not only achieving great things but showing tremendous leadership in their communities and inspiring others," said Peter Janzen, Executive Vice President and President of Intact Insurance Canada. "I'm grateful for the recognition, but I wouldn't be here without my team, colleagues and leaders, who inspire and elevate me every day."

"Peter has an impressive track record in the insurance industry and he excels at building meaningful relationships," said Louis Gagnon, CEO, Intact Canada. "If you've had the chance to work with him, you know how committed he is to the people he serves and to his colleagues.  Our heartfelt congratulations to Peter on this well-deserved honour."

Peter began his career as a commercial and specialty lines underwriter, building strong technical expertise and a pragmatic approach to risk. He joined RSA Canada in 2012 and advanced through leadership roles in underwriting and broker management. Following Intact's acquisition of RSA in 2021, he played a key role in integrating capabilities and strengthening the commercial lines business  –sharpening underwriting operations, deepening broker and customer relationships and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Peter is a graduate of Queen's University with a Bachelor of Commerce and holds the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional and Canadian Risk Management designations from the Insurance Institute of Canada.

About Canada's Top 40 Under 40®

Founded in 1995 by Caldwell, Canada's Top 40 Under 40® is one of Canada's most recognized awards for outstanding young leaders. Honourees are young professionals from a diverse range of sectors across Canada. Top 40 alumni now include hundreds of nationally and internationally prominent CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders in the private, public, and social economy sectors.

The independent Top 40 Advisory Board, comprising 18 respected leaders from across Canada, met on June 10, 2026 to select the honourees from a list developed by Caldwell. Candidates were assessed on five key criteria: Career Progression, Leadership, Vision & Innovation, Community Involvement & Corporate Social Responsibility, and Impact & Influence.

About Intact Financial Corporation 

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) is a global provider of property and casualty insurance founded on core values and a belief that insurance is about people, not things. Intact's success is fueled by its 32,000 employees worldwide who embody the company's purpose: to help people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. To achieve its ambitions, Intact seeks to ensure customers are its advocates, its people are engaged, and the company is one of the most respected.   

Intact is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada and has successfully exported its strengths across North America, the UK and Europe. Its growing commercial and specialty solutions network now spans over 150 countries. With a customer-driven mindset, Intact has expanded its operations to include insurance distribution, restoration, and prevention. 

Intact solidifies its outperformance by leveraging its competitive advantages: global leadership in data and AI for pricing and risk selection; deep claims expertise and integrated supply chain network; and strong capital and investment management. Intact's total annual operating Direct Premiums Written has tripled over the last decade to $25 billion. Explore Intact's offerings at intactfc.com.

SOURCE Intact Financial Corporation