Securian Canada names Marc Peliel as Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Canada, a leading insurance provider of innovative and life-ready insurance solutions in Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Peliel as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Peliel will oversee the finance and actuarial departments, leading a multi-disciplinary team to reinforce Securian Canada’s financial strategy and accelerate momentum.

“Marc joins us at an exciting time in our journey as we continue to scale our business with discipline, strengthen our performance and deliver on the distinct value we bring to our partners, clients and customers,” said Nigel Branker, Chief Executive Officer. “His deep financial expertise and enterprise mindset will be a driver of our continued progress under his leadership in the CFO role.”

Peliel joined Securian Canada in March 2026, bringing more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across the insurance, financial services and global corporate sectors. A strategic and collaborative executive, he has led finance, operations and enterprise transformation initiatives for national and international organizations, delivering strong financial performance and long-term growth.

“I was drawn to Securian Canada because of the leadership team’s dedication to their people and the organization’s growth trajectory in the Canadian market,” said Peliel. “I look forward to contributing to the team’s continued success.”

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada and the United States, Peliel is recognized for fostering strong organizational cultures and driving innovation through technology and data-driven decision-making.

About Securian Canada

We’re here for all Canadians and their families – however they define family – because everything we do helps build secure tomorrows. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.

Securian Canada is a leading insurance provider with more than 70 years of experience innovating in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association and Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care – providing specialized experiences to those we serve. Securian Canada operates as an independent subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc.

For more information, visit securiancanada.ca.