May 5, 2026
Securian Canada names Marc Peliel as Chief Financial Officer
TORONTO, May 5, 2026 – 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
At Securian Canada, we help build secure tomorrows. We design solutions that enable our partners to provide coverage to more Canadians because we believe insurance is for everyone.
Working alongside Canada's leading financial institutions, member organizations and other strategic partners, we combine intuitive technology, human insight and a flexible, collaborative approach to help make insurance simpler, more accessible and more relevant to the evolving needs of Canadians.
Established in 1955, Securian Canada is a leading insurance provider and an independent subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc.
For more information, visit securiancanada.ca.
Securian Canada media contact
Heather MacDonald
Director, External Communications
437-677-8010
heather.macdonald@securiancanada.ca
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