1962
Establishment of André Desjardins Assurances inc., one of the first insurance companies in the Les Moulins region.
André Desjardins directed the company for over 25 years before handing the leadership over to his son Pierre Desjardins.
1993 – 2015
Pierre Desjardins acquires the company founded by his father.
He directed the company until his retirement in 2015.
2015
Acquisition of the brokarage firm by Yann and Éric Desjardins, the grand-sons of the founder.
2016
Andre Assurances Inc and Les Assurances Sebastien Brisebois Inc. acquires Prima Assurances Inc. which will become the brokerage firm official name.
The company, with this transaction, also did the acquisition of Assurances Nicole Catoir and Assurances Sylvain Laberge. The company now operates offices in Terrebonne and Montreal.
2019
Acquisition of the brokerage firm G Gosselin Assurances Ltd and a new associate Valérie Codere . That transaction double the firm staff and volume
2020
Acquisition of Assurances J.B.3. and creation of the Prima Group Financial subsidiary.
In addition to accident insurance, the agency now offers life insurance and financial services.
2021
Acquisition of Groupe Patrick Ménard Inc. With this acquisition Prima Assurances reinforce their leader position in Lanaudiere
October 2021
AssurExpert Forget’s acquisition
Prima has now a new office in St-Jérôme.