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About E-L Financial Corp
Its shares trade on Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker ELF.TO. It has been listed since 17 March 1980. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported net income of C$1.23bn. At that date it held total assets of C$29.96bn and shareholders' equity of C$9.07bn.
E-L Financial Corp. engages as an investment and insurance holding company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company operates through the segments: E-L Corporate and The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire or Empire Life). The operation of E-L Corporate segment include the oversight of investments in global equities held through direct and indirect holdings of common shares, investment funds, closed-end investment companies and other private companies in United, Economic and Algoma. The Empire Life operating segment underwrites life and health insurance policies and provides segregated funds, mutual funds and annuity products. Its Empire Life segment provides a range of life insurance and wealth management products, employee benefit plans and financial services for individuals, professionals and businesses through a network of Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs), Managing General Agents (MGAs), National Account firms, Mutual Fund Dealers and Employee Benefits brokers and representatives.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Financials
- Industry
- Insurance
- Listed since
- 17 Mar 1980
- Employees
- 13
- Website
- e-lfinancial.ca ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Duncan JackmanChairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, since 1997C$2.1m
- Mr. Scott EwertChief Financial Officer, Vice PresidentC$1.2m
- Mr. Fahad KhanChief Investment Officer, Vice President
- Mr. Richard CartyVice President, General Counsel, Corporate SecretaryC$1.1m
- Ms. Susan CliffordTreasurer
- Ms. M. Victoria JackmanDirectorC$76,500
- Mr. Peter LevittIndependent DirectorC$98,400
- Ms. Elizabeth LoachIndependent DirectorC$76,500
- Mr. Clive RoweIndependent DirectorC$504,840
- Mr. Stephen SmithIndependent DirectorC$76,500
- Mr. Mark TaylorIndependent DirectorC$76,500
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 15
- Environment
- 2
- Social
- 22
- Governance
- 20
- Human rights policy
- No
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- E-L Financial Corp Ltd has a strong financial position and a solid track record of profitability. The company's strong balance sheet allows for financial stability and flexibility in making investment decisions.
- The company has a diversified portfolio of investments across various sectors, reducing its exposure to any single industry and spreading risk.
Weaknesses
- E-L Financial Corp Ltd operates in highly regulated sectors such as insurance and financial services, which expose it to potential regulatory challenges and compliance costs.
- The company's dependence on external market conditions and fluctuations in interest rates can affect the performance of its investments.
Opportunities
- E-L Financial Corp Ltd can explore strategic partnerships and acquisitions to expand its investment portfolio and diversify its revenue streams.
- The company can leverage emerging technologies and digital platforms to optimize its operations and improve customer experience in its insurance and financial services businesses.
Threats
- E-L Financial Corp Ltd faces intense competition from other financial institutions and investment companies, which may impact its market share and profitability.
- Economic uncertainties and market volatility can pose risks to the company's investment performance and financial results.
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