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Industrial-Alliance Life Ins (IAG.TO)

207.89

+0.87 (0.42%)

as of Jul 28, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Industrial-Alliance Life Insurance (IAG-T) is positioned distinctly in the Canadian insurance market, although it does not match the scale of the top three insurers. The company shows promise with stronger growth prospects both domestically and in international markets. However, the insurance sector is facing challenges, particularly due to pressures on the asset management side of the business. This has created a reliance on the insurance operations to maintain stability and growth. Comparatively, some experts prefer competing companies like Sun Life Financial (SLF) and Manulife Financial (MFC) for their perceived stronger potential, especially in the Asia market. Overall, while IAG-T has its strengths, the valuation in the sector has risen notably, impacting its attractiveness for potential investors.

Consensus

mixed

Valuation

fair value

Similar

SunLife,SLF

BUY

This looks like it had the most exposure and upside to the environment where rates were going up. Have made a few acquisitions. Reasonably valued.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 28/12. Down 2.55%.) 5.714% bonds maturing Dec 31/53 with the Call at 2013. He was called out on this one.

WAIT

We are not early on insurance. If we get back to $35 then risk reward starts to get more compelling. Wait for a 10% pullback.

TOP PICK

5.714% bonds maturing Dec 31/53 with the Call at 2013. There are a lot of bells and whistles to this issue, so you definitely want to talk to your advisor to understand it before you make a play. Because of those features at the back end, the company will call it so it basically gives a 3% yield for a little over a year. This is for tax exempt accounts.

DON'T BUY

Has similar seasonality to most of the other financial stocks. Typically one of the better times is from September right through until December/January. Stock is in a downward trend. Technicals and seasonality do not support it.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 1/10. Down 21.98%.) All of the insurance companies have been hurt by the environment with falling interest rates and declining equity markets. Add a big miss in their last quarter. Feels the dividend is safe.

TOP PICK

Very conservatively managed insurance company. Less exposure to equity volatility. Current low interest rate environment is not that favourable to insurance companies. Could be a charge in the 4th quarter that they could take producing a compelling reason to Buy. Dividend is almost 3%.

BUY

Seems to have done much better than a lot of the other big insurance names and their stock prices held up nicely. Interest rates and bond yields keep going lower, which is hurting insurance companies mark to market earnings. He believes interest rates will be going higher.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 1/09. Up 22.46%.) 8.25% 2014 bonds. Still likes.

TOP PICK

8.25% 2014 bonds. This company doesn’t issue a lot of bonds and this one is only $100 million. Good diversification. Good franchise values. Well managed.

WEAK BUY

One thing that always happened with the Quebec based institutions was what was referred to as the Quebec discount because of fear of limited market and seperation. The last couple of years people got over that. Nothing wrong with the company. Prefers Manulife (MFC-T) or Sun Life (SLF-T) simply because they have scope.

TOP PICK

Flies under a lot of radar screens. Canada only. Great management. Over capitalized right now.

BUY

A steady performer. Take out rumours. Good management.

DON'T BUY

Insurance industry has been under pressure from credit and credit exposure, but IAG has avoided it. Prefers banks.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

One of the better well run insurance companies. Clean credit balance sheet. Would like to see it at $34/35.

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