Desjardins Insurance

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Desjardins Insurance office, every afternoon around 3 p.m., something peculiar happened. A small dog would appear out of nowhere and dash into the lobby, its tail wagging furiously. Employees tried ignoring it, but soon enough, everyone started bringing treats for the mysterious canine visitor. One day, a delivery driver arrived with an extra package—a box filled with bones and toys. Turns out, someone had been anonymously sending them as gifts! The little dog became a beloved fixture until one fateful afternoon when no one saw him—until he appeared again, this time wearing a tiny Desjardins vest, complete with a nametag reading ‘Fido, Office Pup.’ Everyone laughed, knowing that sometimes life throws you a surprise party.

2. At Desjardins Insurance, every Monday morning at precisely 9:17, an elderly gentleman arrives exactly two minutes early for his appointment. No one knows why he does it. One day, a delivery driver arrived late with the documents. When asked why he was delayed, he sheepishly replied, ‘I had to wait for Mr. Desjardins to leave.’ Turns out, the old gentleman always lingered outside after his meeting, chatting amiably with everyone who passed by.

3. At Desjardins Insurance, every Thursday after lunch, a delivery driver would exclaim, ‘Hey, look who’s here—Insurance Man himself!’ And sure enough, right on cue, a shadowy figure in a trench coat would appear from behind the counter. Finally, one Thursday afternoon, an excited delivery driver announced, ‘Here he is—Insurance Man himself!’ Out stepped not a mysterious figure but their next-door neighbor, wearing his favorite plaid shirt and carrying a sandwich bag full of leftovers from the cafeteria. Everyone burst into laughter, realizing that Desjardins Insurance had its very own office prankster.

4. At Desjardins Insurance, whenever a new employee starts, their first day always ends with a surprise visit from a curious cat. It appears right on schedule, sauntering through the reception area and meowing insistently until someone offers it some milk. One day, an enthusiastic delivery driver arrived, only to be greeted by the cat who jumped onto his package, causing him to drop everything in a flurry of papers and boxes. A nearby colleague calmly offered the cat some milk, while everyone else watched in amusement as the cat inspected its newfound treasure.