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Shediac

The bustling little seaside town of Shediac is primarily known for its warm beach water and a certain giant lobster. But for us, it is also the birthplace of our company. 

It was back in 1948 when Shediac resident – Mr. Leo Vienneau – decided to setup shop and bring his brand of insurance to town.  It was a very different time, where $0.25 would get you a couple loaves of bread, and $15-20 bucks would get you a basic 6-month auto insurance policy!  These early humble beginnings would eventually lead to a tiny office stashed away in the back of an electronics store in downtown Shediac.

Fast forward to the mid-1970’s.  New ownership brought an invigorated energy, along with a new office location on the east end of Main Street.  The company really came into its own during the next couple of decades thanks to strong leadership and an ever-increasing number of and dedicated staff.

Our Shediac office remains our head office to this day, with over 30 passionate employees working from this location who still embody the old-school values of Service and Protection.

Over time, Vienneau Insurance would eventually expand its South-East NB footprint into Saint-Antoine, Bouctouche, and Dieppe.

A little Shediac Fun Fact (say that 5 times quickly!):  Wikipedia claims that the name of our popular local dialect “chiac” possibly comes from “Shediac”.  Not hard to imagine a Shediac-headquartered company adopting a chiac slogan like “Worry Pas”!

572 Main Street,
Shediac, NB,
E4P2H1

Phone: 506-533-7000
Fax: 506-532-8215

Team Shediac

Administration

Marc Leger, BBA, CAIB

President

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Marc is proud native Shediac-er (born and raised!) and a 2nd-generation insurance broker. He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree from UNB and moved on to work as an Underwriter in training in 1999. He joined the family firm in 2000 and then completed his Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation.

Marc has a long history of volunteering within his industry and his community.  He is the past President or Chairman of various organizations (IBANB, NB Young Broker Network, Shediac Rotary Club), and is always keen on participating in community events.

On the personal side, Marc is proud husband and father of two active children, and describes his second job as that of an “assistant coach”. Marc tries to keep fit by playing recreational ice and floor hockey, and loves kayaking and summer camping with his young family.

Natalie Leger

VP Personal Lines

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Natalie has been passionately protecting our clients since 1999, when she joined the family firm.

Known as a truly empathetic soul by colleagues and clients alike, she has the knowledge to back up her excellent listening skills having completed her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in 2015.

When not at work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dogs and traveling.

Marcel Leger

Comptroller

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Marcel joined the family business in 2003, shortly after earning a Business Diploma at NBCC Moncton.

Known as the “quiet, and behind the scenes” brother, he is a integral part of our team, taking care of a multitude of administrative and property maintenance responsibilities.

In his free time, Marcel enjoys spending time with his family and the great outdoors.

Irene Richard

Front Desk Receptionist

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Irene owns the friendly smiling face that greets you when you walk into our Shediac office. She is a recent addition to our team as of 2016, and her warm and engaging personality and easy sense of humour was an immediate hit with our staff.

Irene has a strong background in administrative work, and she has brought a professionalism and organizational skills that are essential in keeping our office running smoothly.

A native of Saint-Norbert, Irene is a transplant to the Shediac area since 2004. She might have just a teeny-tiny addiction to coffee… so bringing her a fresh “cup of Joe” might just get you a front-of-the-line pass at our Shediac office!

Christine LeBlanc

Account Administrator

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Christine is our newest addition to our processing department at our Shediac location.
She was born and raised in Cap-Pele and now resides in Scoudouc.
If you’re looking for Christine during non-business hours, you can find her vanning with her family and friends.

Claudette Landry

Account Administrator

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Although she is a newer addition to our team as of 2014, she has loads of experience in the realm of reception and admin, beginning with a College Degree Secretarial work.

In her spare time, Claudette enjoys cooking and baking for family and friends, especially around the holidays

Danie Savoie

Account Administrator

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Danie is “Miss Dependable” when it comes to supporting our Brokers. It doesn’t matter if there’s a blizzard outside, or she’s come down with the sniffles, you know you’ll find her at her desk getting the job done.

Danie earned a Diploma in “Techniques de Gestion Bilingue” from NBCC Dieppe and then joined our team in 2010 as part of our processing department.

Danie enjoys going hiking, reading and spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.

Paul Cormier

Director of Automation

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Paul is our in-house Information Technology professional, and has been working with us since 2012.  Curious by nature, Paul is known in our office as a fellow who has built up well-rounded base of knowledge on various topics.  He is adept in digital marketing, and – along with his Audio/Video skills – has been instrumental in helping us become a digital leader in our field. You can credit Paul with the transformation of our famous “Worry Pas” radio ads into catchy YouTube videos!

In his spare time, Paul is a dedicated husband who lends his many skills to his local church on Sundays.  You may also catch him banging out a mean beat on his drums!

Camille LeBlanc

Staff Accountant

Camille is a CPA with over 45 years of accounting experience operating his own practice.  He was been a constant reliable advisor to our company throughout this time, and now occupies an office within our Shediac head office, providing us with on-site guidance and expertise.

Camille resides in beautiful Cocagne, with his wife of 50 years: Adrienne.  He is known as someone who is very community focused, having dedicated countless hours and years to the administration of his beloved town and to minor hockey in the area, amongst others.

In his down time, you will likely find Camille either in a local hockey rink (Go Kent Koyotes!) or in front of his TV watching his long-time favourite pro team (Go Hawks!).

Jean-Claude Leger

Senior Advisor & Director

Our company’s longest-tenured President and CEO, Jean-Claude purchased Vienneau Insurance way back in 1973.  His hard work and leadership through the decades was integral in growing the company from a small 3-person “mom and pop” shop in the early 70s, to what is today the largest insurance brokerage based out of South-East NB.  Although he has passed the company down to the next generation, he remains a highly valued advisor who can often be found at the office to this day.

Jean-Claude is a native of the quaint village of Saint-Antoine, but has resided in Shediac since taking ownership of Vienneau Insurance over 45 years ago.  He has been extremely involved in the community over the years, having attained the rank of president with numerous regional and provincial organizations.

Jean-Claude still resides in Shediac with his wife of nearly 45 years: Judy.  He enjoys escaping to his “winter home” in Florida for a portion of the year, and values time spent with his 3 adult children and 4 grand-children when back in the country!

Christine Allain

Account Administrator

Born and raised in Ste-Marie-de-Kent, Christine Allain comes from a large family and has 15 siblings and many nieces and nephews.  After graduating from Clement Cormier, she attended CCNB Dieppe Campus in their Business Administration program.  Christine began her career with us as a summer student but has since joined us full time as one of our account administrator.

Christine resides in Kent County, near her family and friends, whom she loves spending time with. In her downtime, she enjoys attending concerts, socializing with friends or cuddling up with her boyfriend watching Netflix.

Emili Zwicker

Administrative Assistant

Emili Zwicker was born and raised in Israel for the first 11 years of her life, before moving to Canada in 2015.  She is fluent in Russian, Hebrew and English. She understands Ukrainian and Polish and is currently studying French!

Emili graduated from Moncton High in 2021, after which she worked as a babysitter and supervisor in a fast food restaurant, before joining us as an Administrative Assistant in our Shediac office.

Emili and her husband, Chris, were married shortly after graduating in 2021.  They live in Shediac and are the parents of a cute 4-year-old Bichon Frisé named Indi.  Emili and Chris love camping in their spare time.

Nadia Breau

Telephone Receptionist

Nadia Breau is a native from Shediac, having lived in this area her whole life.  A fairly-recent graduate of LJR, Nadia is the youngest member of our team, and mature well beyond her years! Prior to joining our work family, Nadia worked in the restaurant industry for a few years and gained experience which serves her well in her new role with us.

Nadia is an older sister to two younger brothers and a dog mom to a mini Australian Sheppard named Rosco. In her spare time, she likes taking walks, reading, and spending time with family.

Personal Insurance Team

Adèle Cormier, CAIB

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Don’t bring a coffee… she doesn’t need it! Our highest-energy employee works (and sometimes talks) in hyper-drive!

But Adèle has been much more than just a bundle of speed since joining our team back in 2004. She’s also a fast learner, having previously earned a Diploma in Tourism and Travel from “La Cité Collégiale”, and then her CAIB designation in 2010.

In her spare time, Adèle enjoys travel, and spending time with her family and friends.

Carole Belliveau

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Always smiling, Carole is one of our most recent employees to join our family.   Growing up in scenic Cap Pele, Carole has set up roots with her young family in nearby Trois-Ruisseaux, where she resides to this day.  She graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering –Architectural Option from Université de Moncton and her dream is to one day obtain her designation. 

Soon after graduation, she began working at Medavie Blue Cross, for 7 years until recently, when she wanted a career change and joined us.  During her spare time, Carole loves spending time with her family and over the summer months, they enjoy camping and being outside as much as they can.

Christine Smiley

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Aptly named, Christine Smiley has a tendency to brighten the days of those whose path she crosses. A graduate of CCNB Dieppe in “Techniques de Gestion de Bureau Bilingue”. She joined us in April 2012 as Administrative Assistant and moved on to Broker role in short order. She is working towards completing her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation.

When at home, Christine enjoys exploring the great outdoors on ATV, and spending time with her family and friends.

Denise Corbett

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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With over 22 years of experience in the insurance business, mostly in personal lines but with recent experience in Commercial, Denise Corbett makes for a very well-rounded addition to our team. Born and raised in Richibucto, she is the 2nd oldest in a family of 5 girls!  Denise currently resides in Dieppe and in her spare time, she enjoys cooking and watching movies, and spoiling her young nieces and nephews.

Donna Bourque

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Donna was born and raised in Barachois, and is the eldest of 2 girls.  Upon graduating LJR high school, she moved to Ottawa where she obtained her diploma in Dental Care.  She returned to NB shortly thereafter and started a 25 year career in the dentistry field, including the last 20 years specialized in Orthodontics.  This experience has provided her with a strong foundation in customer service, which is one of her strong asset in her role as a Personal Lines Broker.

 

In her spare time, Donna considers herself somewhat of a “foodie” who enjoys discovering new foods either in restaurants, or while cooking at home with her boyfriend. She also has an appreciation for nature and spending time in the great outdoors.

Ginette Vautour

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Ginette Vautour is a lifelong resident of Shediac and the youngest of two children. A graduate of LJR, she continued her education at CCNB Dieppe, where she obtained her Bilingual Secretary diploma.  She has spent the last 25 years in the Customer Contact Center world, doing customer service, training new employees, and becoming a team lead.

Ginette has recently completed her CAIB 1 and obtained her insurance broker license. Ginette is a proud mother of an 18 year old daughter. In her spare time, Ginette enjoys taking walks (particularly on the beach), hiking, and is passionate about travel. Occasionally on weekends, she works in a care home for elderly, where she finds direct contact with residents helps to balance her professional life.

Julia Boleyn

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Julia Boleyn was born and raised in Cormier Village.  She is the second oldest of four siblings. Julia is one of our newest Personal Lines Account Managers in our Shediac office.  She also has many years’ experience in customer service, particularly in the insurance sector and, more recently, in banking.

Julia and her husband of 35 years – Perry – are the parents of three grown-up children and the proud grandmother of a 13-year-old boy called Nathan.  They love family get-togethers and spend many weekends in their garage playing music and darts. She also enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, whether it’s hiking or cruising through the woods on their 4×4. The Boleyn’s also own a pair of furry cats, a Persian and a Bengal.

Julien Bohoussou

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Julien Bohoussou is a native of the picturesque seaside country of Ivory Coast, on the Western side of Africa.  He and his younger sister grew up in the country’s largest city, Abidjan.  His native language is French, although he gets by in English as well.

Julien decided to make the move to Canada in 2019, after applying to CCNB’s Business Administration: Insurance and Risk Management, where he obtained his diploma in 2021. Julien recently obtained is broker license and is currently in training to be a Personal Lines CSR at our Shediac office. Currently residing in Dieppe, Julien enjoys working out at the gym and taking walks in the park in his spare time.

Krissy Cormier

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Krissy Cormier started her insurance career in 2007 after she completed a Diploma in Finance at the CCNB Dieppe. She gained great deal of experience during those years. Her journey started with us in 2013 as a Senior Account Executive and has now completed her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation. Krissy enjoys shopping, traveling and keeping fit.

Linda Richard

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Linda is a rock, to both her clients and her colleagues who depend on her. She can always be counted on to be there and get the job done right.

Born and raised in Moncton, Linda is an alumnae of Moncton High School. She has over a decade’s worth of experience in the insurance industry, having acquired skills in a variety of roles during this time.

As any of her coworkers will attest, Linda’s talents also extend to the kitchen, where she is known to whip up delectable baked goods with which she tempts and delight her colleagues with from time-to-time.

Mireille Carroll

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Mireille is our soft-spoken yet upbeat new addition to our team since September 2016. A native “Quebecoise”, she has been calling NB home since 2004.

Mireille is a seasoned customer service professional, having worked in the call centre world for the better part of a decade, including managerial roles. She is one smart cookie, having quickly grasped complex insurance terminology and translating that into an insurance license in record time!

When away from the office, Mireille enjoys spending time with her young son, as well as watching movies, and keeping in shape with Zumba classes.

Natalie Leger

VP Personal Lines

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Natalie has been passionately protecting our clients since 1999, when she joined the family firm.

Known as a truly empathetic soul by colleagues and clients alike, she has the knowledge to back up her excellent listening skills having completed her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in 2015.

When not at work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dogs and traveling.

Sylvie Maillet

Home & Auto Advisor

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Sylvie joined our team in 2015 following years of experience in sales and customer service in other industries. She began her career with us as a receptionist in our Dieppe office, but has since settled into an account administrator role in our Shediac office.

Sylvie is known as an energetic colleague and easy conversationalist. Her energy level serves her well as a mother of two young boys who are the focus of her life outside work.  When not chasing her little guys around the house, she enjoys visiting with family and friends.

Tanya McFadden, CAIB

Home & Auto Advisor: New Quotes

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Tanya has proven to be a very well-rounded team member with an unwavering dedication to customer service. She joined our team in 2011 as a Personal Lines Broker; following over 10 years of experience in Customer Service, Accounts Receivable and as Communications Manager. She earned a Diploma in Office Administration from Oulton College.

Tanya obtained her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, reading and spending time with her family.

Veronic Rioux

Home & Auto Insurance Advisor

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Véronic Rioux grew up on the quaint northern NB town Saint-Quentin.  She is the youngest of three and also has a half-sister. Veronic has an impressive background of customer service, having worked in the call center world for about 18 years.  She even has a bit of insurance experience, having spent a few months in the insurance industry a few years ago.  Véronic is one of our recent Personal Lines Account Executive at our Shediac office.

She and her common-law husband – Tony – reside in Dieppe and have 3 children. Although very active with multiple hobbies in earlier years (Kickboxing, dance, volleyball…), being a mother of 3 has obviously switched her focus and she now says she values spending any free time she has hanging out with family.

Commercial Insurance Team

Amanda Poirier-Savoie, CAIB

Commercial Insurance Advisor

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Don’t be fooled by Amanda’s quiet – almost shy – demeanor. She is a fierce fighter for her client’s best interests. Amanda is also a sharp cookie, obtaining a Diploma in Bilingual Business Management at the CCNB Dieppe, and later her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in short order after joining us in 2012.

Amanda is a cat mom & another one of our passionate hockey moms. During her spare time, she enjoys kayaking and camping.

Christina Walton, CAIB

Commercial Insurance Advisor

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Christina has yet to back down from a challenge, or fail when tested. She proved to us that it is possible to fast-track an employee into a commercial insurance role if that person has the right skills and attitude.

Extremely bright, Christina earned a Diploma in Administration at the CCNB Dieppe in 2006, and completed her CAIB courses in 2013.

In her spare time she loves cooking, walking and spending time with her son.

Danika Gabel

Commercial Account Administrator

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Born and raised in Shediac where she currently resides with her son, Danika Gabel graduated from NBCC in 2012 with a degree in Office Administration. She joined our team in 2017 and was our friendly receptionist until recently, when she joined our Shediac commercial team as one of their Commercial Account Administrator. In addition to Danika’s passion for animals, she is very creative and enjoys spending time with her family. In the summer, she loves to spend time boating and gardening.

Joël Després

Commercial Insurance Advisor

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Joel brings a hands-on and technical know-how to our office environment. He joined us in 2016 after a number of years of working in blue-collar trade roles in machining and machinery service and repair shops. This background and knowledge has served him well in serving our more industrial commercial clients.

A born-and-bred native of Scoudouc, Joël is a well-rounded modern day guy who is as comfortable in a hunting vest as he is dancing up a storm at a staff party. He is the proud father of a baby girl.

Meagan Allain

Commercial Account Administrator

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This little ray of sunshine is also one of our newest Vienneau family member, joining us in December 2018.  Meagan was born and raised in Shediac, where she still resides with her young family.  Being new to the insurance industry, she’s already a valuable team member as one of our Commercial Account Administrator.  Meagan loves to spend time with her two young daughters and fiancé.  In the summer, you will find them at one of the local campgrounds or splashing around in their family pool.

 

Nicole Gallant, CAIB

Commercial Insurance Advisor

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Nicole is a true client favorite. Having joined us in 2008 as Administrative Assistant, we quickly realized her vibrant personality was wasted if we didn’t get her into a client service role ASAP!

She quickly learned the ropes to becoming a Personal Lines Broker before being launched into her current role as a Commercial Lines Broker in 2011.

Nicole obtained her (CAIB) designation in 2013. She enjoys working out and cook during her spare time.

Suzanne Vautour

Home & Auto Advisor for Commercial Clients

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Suzanne is often described as a genuine “people-pleaser” who goes that extra mile to serve her clients. These attributes – along with her extensive knowledge – made her the perfect choice to take care of the home and auto needs of our Commercial Clients.

Working in insurance since 2004, she joined our team in 2014 following the acquisition of Beauséjour Gaudet Insurance.

In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys the great outdoors, walking her dogs and camping.