Our team
Our team
Together we spot challenges and develop concrete strategies as a team. We combine our expertise to deliver solutions and get the best results in terms of performance and people. Our collective intelligence, rigour, strategic thinking and people-focused approach is our strength.
4
interconnected areas of expertise
Over
100
talented people in our companies and solutions
A stratetic team anchored in reality
Éric Taillon, ASA, AICA
President and CEO
Passionate to his fingertipsPassionate to his fingertips
Drawing on several years of experience in group insurance and pension plans, Éric founded ACT Actuaries in 1999.
After making several strategic acquisitions and investments, he has made ACT a standout for its unique business model and solutions, all guided by his attention to customer needs. Today, he focuses on the physical, mental, social and financial health of organizations.
Éric lives life to the fullest, pursuing his love of hockey, golf and rock music.
Karoline Laroche, B.Sc. Act.
Vice President, Group Insurance
The art of doing it all with a smile
Driven by her desire to provide the right support, Karoline has over 25 years of consulting experience, enriched by her years as the head of an insurance company.
Karoline, known for her humanistic approach and her talent for getting things done, naturally rallies people around her. She’s an avid reader who enjoys country living and the rich work-life balance she cultivates, which energizes her leadership.
Julien Gagnon, B.Sc. Act.
B. Sc., Vice-president, occupational health and safety
An epic epicurean, from cooking to OHS
Julien has been helping organizations make sense of their occupational health and safety financial and legal challenges since 1996. And every day, he turns numbers into concrete decisions.
Julien is a leading authority on OHS financing in Quebec. He co-authored the Practical Guide to
Financing the Workers’ Compensation Plan before joining ACT in 2018 to work closer with companies and their teams.
When he’s not crunching the numbers, he enjoys cooking, the outdoors and seeking thrills.
Stéphanie Breton, ASA
Vice President, Retirement and Compensation
Endurance, empathy and endless passion
Guided by her curiosity and rigour, Stéphanie tailors solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients. With over 20 years of experience in actuarial consulting for pension plans, she has expanded her expertise to compensation in recent years.
Persevering and committed, Stéphanie values knowledge sharing and brings the endurance and discipline she cultivates as a dedicated runner to her work. Respect, teamwork and empathy guide her every step, both professionally and personally.
Catia Tagliabracci, Legal Technician
Director of Occupational Injury and Disability Management, Occupational Health and Safety
Head for ideas, feet on the ground
Driven by excellence and authenticity, Catia draws on 25 years of consulting experience to give her clients the guidance they need. As a recognized expert in absenteeism management, she builds enduring relationships rooted in her inspiring leadership and collaborative approach.
Naturally protective and meticulous in all she does, she instinctively defends her partners’ best interests. She balances her love of the great outdoors and family life over a glass of fine Italian wine, always savouring simplicity and meaningful relationships.
