DEFINITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION PUBLISHES ITS ANNUAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND ANNOUNCES BOARD CHAIR SUCCESSION

DEFINITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION PUBLISHES ITS ANNUAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND ANNOUNCES BOARD CHAIR SUCCESSION

WATERLOO, ON, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - Definity Financial Corporation (TSX: DFY) today announced that its 2025 Annual Report and its 2026 Management Information Circular are available at www.definity.com and www.sedarplus.ca.

Definity also announced the appointment of Daniel Fortin as Chair of the Board, effective May 14, 2026, following the completion of its annual meeting of shareholders, coincident with the retirement of John Bowey, the current Board Chair.

Mr. Fortin has served as a director of the Definity Board of Directors since 2014. He currently serves as Chair of the Board's Risk Review Committee and as a member of its Human Resources and Compensation Committee. He has more than 35 years of experience in the technology industry and 15 years of leadership experience globally, including as President of IBM Canada.

"Over many years, John Bowey has demonstrated exceptional engagement and sensitivity to the needs of our stakeholders, guiding our organization with courage through periods of transformation, growth, and bold ambition. His strategic insight, principled governance, and leadership agility have always been grounded in his belief in what this company could achieve," said Rowan Saunders, President and CEO. "I look forward with confidence to the future with Dan Fortin as the new Board Chair and I know under his guidance, support, and continued dedication to our ambitions, Definity will continue to achieve great things."

The company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders are invited to register to attend and participate in the meeting, which will be held via webcast.

ABOUT DEFINITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Definity Financial Corporation ("Definity", which includes its subsidiaries where the context so requires) is one of the leading property and casualty insurers in Canada, with over $4.8 billion in gross written premiums in 2025 and over $4.0 billion in equity attributable to common shareholders as at December 31, 2025. With a diversified portfolio across personal and commercial insurance, and a national broker platform among the top ten P&C insurance brokerages in Canada, Definity combines disciplined underwriting with a strong commitment to broker and customer experiences. Definity serves Canadians coast-to-coast with stability, innovation, and expertise.

SOURCE Definity Financial Corporation