Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry CAFII elects new board chair Nicole Benson has been elected board chair of the Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance (CAFII), effective June 5. Benson succeeds Peter McCarthy, who completed a three-year term as chair. As CEO at Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, Benson brings 18 years of insurance industry experience to her new role as board chair. McCarthy, […] By Staff | June 6, 2018 | Last updated on June 6, 2018 1 min read Nicole Benson has been elected board chair of the Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance (CAFII), effective June 5. Benson succeeds Peter McCarthy, who completed a three-year term as chair. As CEO at Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, Benson brings 18 years of insurance industry experience to her new role as board chair. McCarthy, president and CEO at BMO Life Assurance Company, remains on the CAFII board as director from his member organization. CAFII’s 12 members include the insurance arms of Canada’s major financial institutions, along with other major industry players. Also read: CLHIA revises approach to compensation disclosure ATB Financial appoints new CEO Russell Investments, Investors Group make appointments Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo