KINGSTON, ON, Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) announced today that Rebecca Rycroft is leaving her position as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Effective immediately, Scott Ewert, CPA, CA, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of E-L Financial Corporation Limited, will assume the position of interim Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Empire Life.

"As CFO for the past five years, Rebecca has had a significant impact on Empire Life through her strong leadership and depth of knowledge and experience in addressing today's complex financial reporting and planning challenges," says Mark Sylvia, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We thank her for her contributions and wish her the best."

About Empire Life

Established in 1923 and a subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited, Empire Life provides individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products. The Company's mission is to provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence. As of September 30, 2026, Empire Life had total assets under management of $21 billion. Follow us on social media @EmpireLife or visit empire.ca for more information.

SOURCE The Empire Life Insurance Company