Standard Life has hired two new executives, expanding its group insurance and industry liaison teams.
Barbara Foy-Pilchner is now Standard Life’s vice president and national director of strategic accounts, retail markets. This is a newly-created position, and Foy-Plichner will manage the company’s relationships with the MFDA, IIROC and MGAs.
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She holds an Honors BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and brings more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry to the role.
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Lyna Gendron is now Standard Life’s associate vice-president, pricing and underwriting, group insurance. She brings 15 years of life insurance experience to the company. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from Laval University (Québec City), is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries. She’s also a member of the CFA Institute.
Standard Life had $396 billion in assets under administration, including $46.1 billion in Canada through Standard Life Financial Inc. at September 30, 2013.