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Shirley Marquis

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With over 25 years in the personal insurance industry, Shirley Marquis,  senior director and practice leader of individual insurance at Lussier, embodies a rare blend of visionary strategy and hands-on leadership. A builder at heart, Shirley has an intuitive knack for identifying strengths, assembling dynamic teams, and creating environments where people thrive. 

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At Lussier, a Québec-based leader in insurance and employee benefits consulting since 1915, Shirley’s mission is transformative: to expand the insurance division and integrate financial services in collaboration with group and P&C branches. Driven by a deep commitment to advancing financial well-being, Shirley combines her entrepreneurial mindset with rigorous adherence to compliance, seamlessly balancing innovation with structure. 

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Her career journey includes roles as vice president at a brokerage network and as an associate and owner of a wealth management branch. Shirley’s expertise spans branding, growth, recruitment, and change management—a discipline she defines as the intersection of processes, IT, and people. Her unique ability to connect with individuals quickly dissolves resistance to change, fostering confidence and collaboration. 

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An MBA graduate with a financial planning certificate and a BAA in finance and international management, Shirley also holds board member certification from Laval University. Her leadership isn’t just strategic; it’s transformative—guiding Lussier toward innovation while staying rooted in its century-long legacy. 

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Shirley Marquis

Director and Practice Leader, Individual Insurance

Lussier

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleymarquis/?locale=en_US