150 years of making insurance accessible
Celebrating together
Since its beginnings in 1874 with the founding of Union Saint-Joseph, Humania Assurance has been committed to making insurance accessible. 150 years of innovation later, this mission remains at the heart of everything we do
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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1938: 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 distinctive experience, 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.
Leucan
In early 2023, Humania officially inaugurated its partnership with the organization known as Leucan for the years 2023 and 2024. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our community social commitment, reflecting our deep-rooted culture and core values of empathy and collaboration.
By supporting Leucan’s noble mission to promote the recovery and well-being of children affected by cancer and their families, we strengthen our determination to play a significant role in society. This initiative demonstrates our determination to implement concrete, tailored actions, aligned with the specific needs of each stage of the disease and its consequences.
At Humania, we’re proud to contribute to this vital cause and to support families facing these difficult challenges.
PHIT Canada
Since promoting health and well-being is a fundamental value at Humania, and we firmly believe that adopting healthy lifestyle habits from childhood is crucial to their well-being, we are proud to be a partner of PHIT Canada.
This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the physical and mental health of young Canadians.
By joining forces, we aspire to encourage the adoption of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, thereby contributing to better health and quality of life for young Canadians and communities.
Humania Assurance cultural center
In 2014, Humania partnered with the City of Saint-Hyacinthe to support the Cultural Center, which brings together various organizations and socio-cultural players in the region under one roof. We’re happy to support the local community of Saint-Hyacinthe, where the mutual’s head office is located. In addition, the facility proudly bears the name “Centre Culturel Humania Assurance.”
Empathy Committee
The mission of the Empathy Committee, made up of members from various Humania departments, is to involve our company and our employees in community organizations aligned with our values.
In 2023-2024, all our fundraising proceeds will be donated to Leucan to support their mission. Our mission is to promote the recovery and well-being of children with cancer, and to support their families through supportive services.
The Empathy Committee’s role also includes promoting “Empathy Day”, which encourages our employee volunteers to get involved with an organization in their community for one day.
SOCODEVI
Humania is proud to be a member of the SOCODEVI network: the Société de coopération pour le développement international. This Quebec-based organization has the goal of improving living conditions for families in developing countries, while making communities more self-sufficient.
Since 2010, we’ve been supporting SOCODEVI’s mission with support, advice, financial commitment, and concrete action. The programs we take part in aim to reduce poverty, support cooperative entrepreneurship, and increase resilience in the face of climate change, all with a gender equality approach.
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.
