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Industrial-Alliance Life Ins (IAG.TO)

196.37

-0.42 (0.21%)

as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 22, 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 a company that, while not as large as the three dominant insurers in Canada, has successfully identified growth opportunities both domestically and internationally. Experts highlight that IAG has a stronger growth outlook, which is a positive sign for potential investors. However, there is a cautionary note regarding the asset management sector, which is currently facing significant pressure, necessitating reliance on the insurance side of the business for stability. One expert prefers other companies like Sun Life Financial (SLF) and Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) over IAG, citing their better performance in Asian asset management. Overall, while there are growth opportunities for IAG, the increased valuations across the sector might make it less attractive relative to its peers.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

No issues with this one. Not as big as the 3 big insurers in Canada, but has still found pockets to grow domestically and outside Canada. Stronger growth outlook, but valuations in the whole sector have come up significantly.

DON'T BUY

Pressures on the asset management business in the sector remain intense. So you need to rely on the insurance side to carry the day.

Instead, he prefers and owns SLF and MFC in the sector. Also likes their growth in Asian asset management.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 13/20, Up 33%) Has started buying back shares and paying dividends. Financials should do well as the yield curve steepens. Valuation is not as compelling as before. Middle of the pack. Has moved to US banks and non-financial banks in Canada.

TOP PICK

A Quebec based financial services, insurance, financial advice and brokerage. They have been caught up in the brought sell-off in financial stocks. Interest rates being low has hurt them. However, he sees interest rates rising as the economy improves. Top 3% on valuation, 8x PE, 4x cashflow and 1x book value. It is cheap with a 3.5% yield. (Analysts’ price target is $61.25)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jun 26/19, Down 3%) Financials have been punished. Still holds it because of the valuation, trading below book value. Solid balance sheet. Will benefit from a reflation trade or rates moving higher. Payout ratio of only 27% with a yield of 4.1%.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 26/19, Down 10%) It sold off in sympathy to other financial stocks and has not yet fully recovered. It has good valuation and price momentum is improving. This whole group should be beneficiaries to a return to work.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Over the last year you have seen a significant growth. It is on his radar screen. The securities side and the banking side are both doing well. He would be interested if it pulled back.

WATCH

It has fundamentally traded between two price-to-book break points: 1 times adjusted book and 60% of book. It has traded between these points for a very long time. It is getting up there so don't buck history. Don't bail now but look again at $279.

TOP PICK

Will do well if interest rates go up. A lifeco that offers financial services. Scores in the top 25% of valuation with decent price momentum and volatility. (Analysts’ price target is $60.89)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 25/18, Up 5%) They have been growing their wealth management business. It is cheap and well managed out of Quebec city.

HOLD

Pretty significant resistance point right now. Difficult to get above. Don't add to it now, but don't sell either. Looks OK in the short or medium term. If it gets above $54, could get to $57. If it gets down to $50, start reducing your position.

HOLD

Cheap but for a reason. It is smaller and more regional in Quebec than Manulife. Probably going to stay cheaper.

HOLD

There have been other opportunities that have kept him away. In his to 70% for valuation. Trades at 1.1 book value. The dividend is safe. A good long term hold. Yield 3%.

TOP PICK

An unknown insurance company. Undervalued. Has a well positioned distribution network. Trades at a discount to its peers. Gives you insurance exposure in the financial services asset class. Still a growth story. Yield is 3.1% (Analysts' price target is $63.67.)

TOP PICK

They focus more on personal insurance, but have been consolidating personal investment advisors with the largest network of advisors in Canada now. It trades at 9 times earnings and they are growing the dividend. It is cheaper than a Sunlife or Manulife. Yield 2.9%. (Analysts’ price target is $63.22)

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Industrial-Alliance Life Ins (IAG.TO) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Industrial-Alliance Life Ins stock symbol?

Industrial-Alliance Life Ins is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol IAG.TO (previously IAG-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (IAG-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:IAG or IAG.TO

Is Industrial-Alliance Life Ins a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 2 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on IAG.TO (previously IAG-T on Stockchase). 0 analysts recommended to BUY and 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is HOLD. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Industrial-Alliance Life Ins.

Is Industrial-Alliance Life Ins a good investment or a top pick?

Industrial-Alliance Life Ins was recommended as a Top Pick by Chris Blumas on 2026-06-18. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Industrial-Alliance Life Ins.

Why is Industrial-Alliance Life Ins stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Industrial-Alliance Life Ins.

Is Industrial-Alliance Life Ins worth watching?

Industrial-Alliance Life Ins is followed by 94 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Industrial-Alliance Life Ins stock price?

On 2026-08-21, Industrial-Alliance Life Ins (IAG.TO) stock closed at a price of $196.37.

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