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Austin, TX (August 16, 2024) – iA American Warranty Group (iA American) announced today that Eric Mélon has stepped into the role of Executive Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. 

With over 35 years in the automotive industry, Eric has trained thousands of successful sales and management personnel throughout the world. Having invaluable experience in his previous role as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales, he will continue to drive sales growth across all dealership-based distribution, including both product administration and training efforts. Eric will also have oversight of iA American’s agent channel and national accounts business.

“Eric’s wealth of knowledge within the automotive industry and successful experience in sales growthwill give us a huge advantage in the market, and we’re excited for him to lead our Sales organization,” said Sean O’Brien, Chief Growth of Officer – US Operations for iA Financial Group. “I am eager to see the continued success of our company with the expertise he has to offer.”

Prior to iA American, Eric directed sales training initiatives and national dealer relations growth for First Dealer Resources. He also served as a Dealer Development Consultant for Chicago-based Stuker & Associates, a world-renowned sales training organization. While there, he was responsible for both national and international accounts, training management, and sales personnel throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, and Europe. Before Stuker, Eric enjoyed a successful career working in automotive retail, with extensive experience in sales, sales management, and upper management.

iA American is part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada. With assets of C$235.4 billion as of June 2024, iA Financial Group is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).

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