What is the history of Covalen?

Our story

Groupe Ostiguy & Gendron was founded in 1991 by Pierre Ostiguy and Daniel Gendron, and quickly established itself as a leader in Quebec's insurance industry. In 2015, Jean-Philippe Martineau and Maxime Poulin joined Monique Gagnon and Philippe Dupuis to form the team that would take over the firm's leadership.

In October 2024, to pursue its ambitions for nationwide growth, the firm adopted a new identity and became Covalen. The name draws on covalent bonds in chemistry: "Co" for "together," and "valent" for strength and value. Just as covalent bonds unite atoms to form stable molecules, Covalen unites expertise to build solid protection around every client.