TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, Sept. 3, 2026 /CNW/ -- Ellipse Insurance today announced its partnership with BCH Collectif and Orchestro assurance et rentes collectives, both specialists in group insurance and employee benefits.

The combination of the products, expertise, and vision of BCH Collectif, Orchestro assurance et rentes collectives, and Ellipse Insurance has led to the creation of a new organization dedicated to group insurance and employee benefits. "The creation of this new subsidiary is perfectly aligned with Ellipse's growth and business development vision. Through this subsidiary, we are strengthening our 360-degree offering for our clients. They will benefit from the combined expertise, resources, and technological innovations of our organizations," said Patrice Jean, President of Ellipse Insurance. The new name and brand identity of the subsidiary will be unveiled in October.

Guided by a shared vision of building a distinctive financial services firm where expertise, listening, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do, the three organizations are excited to join forces.
"Not only are our services, tools, and territories highly complementary, but so too is our vision of what a specialized group insurance and employee benefits firm should be," said Suzanne Fortin, President of Orchestro Group assurances et rentes collectives.

Suzanne Fortin, Founder and President of Orchestro, will continue her involvement with the organization as a partner while dedicating more of her time to her role as an advisor to the organizations she supports. She will continue to leverage her expertise and experience to serve clients and contribute to the organization's growth.

Clément St-Laurent, shareholder and Vice President, Business Development at Orchestro, will continue his involvement with the organization as an independent business development advisor. In this role, he will contribute to the company's growth while helping maintain strong and trusted relationships with clients and partners.

For his part, Louis Lamontagne, Founder of BCH Collectif, will also remain involved as an advisor to his clients, ensuring continuity in the trusted relationships built over the years and maintaining the personalized support they have come to expect.

In addition, Jonathan Bolduc, Vice President of BCH Collectif, will serve on the Board of Directors of the new organization to support its growth, governance, and strategic direction.

As part of this transition, the leadership of the new subsidiary has been entrusted to Jean-Simon St-Laurent, Director of Operations at Orchestro, Jonathan Laverdière, Director of Finance at Orchestro, and Patrice Jean, President of Ellipse Insurance.

Jean-Simon St-Laurent is enthusiastic about contributing to this new venture: "I am honoured to take part in the creation of a strong, ambitious, and future-focused organization alongside our teams and partners. This new chapter represents a unique opportunity to continue our mission while creating even greater value for our clients."

Clients will continue working with the same trusted advisors and will be among the first to benefit from the advantages created by this strategic alliance. Employees from each of the three firms will be integrated into the new subsidiary and will also benefit from the opportunities and advantages that this partnership creates.

About Ellipse Assurances
Ellipse Assurances is a hybrid brokerage firm specializing in property and casualty insurance and financial services. By combining a strong local presence with international capabilities and a people-first approach, Ellipse Assurances delivers an insurance experience that is deeply connected to the needs of its clients.

SOURCE Ellipse Assurances