Securian Financial joins Workday Wellness to advance connected employee benefits experience
Securian Financial joins Workday Wellness to develop real-time benefits integrations that simplify administration and improve employee experiences.
Ben Fowke named lead independent director of Securian Financial board of directors
Securian Financial has named Ben Fowke, retired chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, lead independent director of its board of directors. A board member since 2018, Fowke brings decades of executive leadership, strategic oversight and corporate governance experience to the expanded role.
Securian Financial evolves VUL Defender for a new era of longevity
Enhanced VUL Defender offers long-term protection and flexibility.
Thomas Brennan joins Securian Financial to lead Institutional Retirement Solutions distribution, strategic initiatives and partnerships
Thomas P. Brennan III has joined Securian Financial as head of distribution, strategic initiatives & partnerships for its Institutional Retirement Solutions business. Brennan will lead distribution strategy, strategic partnerships and commercial growth efforts while helping expand Securian Financial’s market presence and deepen relationships with financial professionals, consultants, recordkeepers and strategic partners. He brings extensive experience in retirement plan distribution, strategic partnerships, marketing and business development.
Securian Financial increases individual life retention to $10 million, strengthening support for high-net-worth life insurance market
Securian Financial has increased its corporate retention on individual life insurance cases from $5 million to $10 million, expanding its ability to support larger and more complex life insurance opportunities. The increase, effective August 1, 2026, provides greater flexibility for eligible high-net-worth cases while maintaining the company’s underwriting and risk management standards.
Securian Financial study finds many Americans living on the financial edge as economic pressures push borrowers into “financial defense” mode
Securian Financial’s third annual lending environment study found that rising costs, economic uncertainty and concerns about financial resilience are causing Americans to shift from pursuing financial goals to protecting what they have.
Pradip Patiath joins Securian Financial board of directors
Securian Financial announced the election of Pradip Patiath to its board of directors effective June 1, 2026. A senior partner at McKinsey & Company, Patiath brings nearly three decades of experience advising financial services organizations on strategy, growth, AI, digital transformation and performance improvement.
VIVA Finance Partners with Walnut and Securian Financial to Bring Embedded Loan Protection to Borrowers
VIVA Finance announced a partnership with Walnut and Securian Financial to deliver embedded loan protection coverage directly within the VIVA lending experience.
Stephanie Lundquist, Bryan Jordan join Securian Financial Board of Directors
Securian Financial has appointed Stephanie Lundquist, CHRO of Cargill, and D. Bryan Jordan, CEO of First Horizon Corporation, to its board of directors effective April 1, 2026. Both bring extensive leadership experience in human resources, financial services, and corporate governance, strengthening the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth.
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