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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Minnesota Wild Arena Renamed
This offseason is a pivotal one for the Minnesota Wild as they finally have money to spend. With the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise contracts off the books general manager Bill Guerin has some room to operate. The biggest possible splash for Minnesota is to lock up superstar Kirill Kaprizov for years to come. A contract extension is going to be expensive, and it may have him as the highest paid player in the league. Advertisement When Kaprizov and his teammates take the ice next season, they'll do so at the same arena, but with a new name. Related Headlines Grand Casino Arena is MN Wild's new home Since the Minnesota Wild first dropped the puck 25 years ago fans have been flooding into the Xcel Energy Center. The arena quickly became known as 'The X' and now it will take fans time to adjust if they do at all. Naming rights are all about money. The Minnesota Wild's contract with Xcel Energy came to a close. There was a possibility the company would renegotiate, but it seemed likely that both sides were set to move on. With Grand Casino stepping in, the Wild have a new primary sponsor and an influx of negotiated cash. Advertisement Previous reports had Securian Financial as a potential suitor. That may have worked towards fans adopting an easier moniker with the arena simply going as the Securian Center. Grand Casino Arena is probably going to take a bit longer to catch on. 'Grand Casino Arena will serve as the anchor of a dynamic entertainment district that transforms downtown Saint Paul,The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has been a strong supporter of and investor in this city. We are thrilled for their partnership and support of the arena.' Craig Leipold – Minnesota Wild The new naming rights partnership is a 14-year deal that begins on September 3, 2025. All signage throughout the arena will be replaced to reflect the change. With the Minnesota Wild choosing a gaming sponsor for their naming rights, you can only envision an increased level of visibility when it comes to gambling. The sports world has already embraced betting. It's only logical that we'll continue to see more gambling-based partnerships in the future. Related Headlines
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Securian Financial Names John Heshelman Chief Investment Officer
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial today promoted John Heshelman to vice president and chief investment officer (CIO). Heshelman reports to Suzette Huovinen, Securian Financial's senior vice president for Institutional Retirement Solutions and the president of Securian Asset Management, the company's asset management subsidiary. As CIO, Heshelman is responsible for setting the overall investment strategy and policies for portfolios managed by Securian Asset Management. His primary focus is on Securian Financial's general account—which holds the company's assets and is used to pay policyholder claims and benefits—and separate accounts holding the invested assets of policyholders' variable life insurance and annuity contracts. Heshelman also provides investment market and portfolio insights to Securian Financial leaders, including the company's board of directors. 'John Heshelman's talent, depth of portfolio management experience and familiarity with our company, our customers and our investments has earned him this promotion,' said Huovinen. 'I am excited to be working with him to support the investment needs of Securian Financial and our customers.' Heshelman joined Securian Financial in 2021 as the head of private credit, a role in which he's successfully grown and managed a multibillion-dollar portfolio for Securian's general account and third-party clients. He previously worked as a senior portfolio manager for the State of Wisconsin Investment Board and spent 15 years with asset management company PPM America in a variety of positions, including senior managing director of private placements. Heshelman earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in accountancy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. ABOUT SECURIAN FINANCIAL To be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of the companies you choose to work with. For more than 140 years, the Securian Financial family of companies has been developing innovative insurance and retirement solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families and businesses. Offered through partnerships with employers, financial professionals and affinity groups, our products help bring peace of mind to more than 23 million customers throughout the United States and Canada. We are trusted by our partners and customers to fulfill our purpose of helping to build secure tomorrows. For more information about Securian Financial, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are issued by its subsidiary insurance companies, including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company, a New York authorized insurer. Variable products are distributed by Securian Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA. 400 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55101. DOFU 06-2025 4603364
Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Credit Union Members Are More Likely to Have Ancillary Insurance Protections for Their Prized Purchases, Study Finds
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Credit union members are more likely than non-credit union members to have ancillary insurance protections—roadside assistance, vehicle and property protection, extended warranties, etc.—for their high-value purchases, according to a new study. Securian Financial, a provider of insurance and other protection products to credit unions, surveyed just over 1,000 consumers, of which 59% (616) were credit union members and 41% (420) were not. On all 15 ancillary insurance protections asked about in the survey, more credit union members than non-credit union members said they owned the coverage—with vehicle-related protections the most commonly owned by both consumer segments, followed by protections for personal property. 'Our study found that consumers prioritize protections for expensive items like their vehicles, cell phones and big-ticket household goods because they fear the potential financial loss of costly repairs,' said Matt Bauler, Securian Financial vice president of Affinity Solutions. 'Perhaps not surprisingly, due to the strong relationships credit unions have with their members, our study found credit union members are more likely than non-credit union members—often much more likely—to own insurance and related products that financially protect their purchases.' Top 5 most-owned ancillary insurance protections #1 Roadside assistance All respondents: 53% Credit union members: 60% Non-credit union members: 41% #2 Vehicle protection 1 All respondents: 43% Credit union members: 51% Non-credit union members: 30% #3 Accident insurance 2 All respondents: 41% Credit union members: 48% Non-credit union members: 31% #4 Cell phone insurance All respondents: 40% Credit union members: 43% Non-credit union members: 34% #5 Property protection 3 All respondents: 38% Credit union members: 47% Non-credit union members: 25% Role these protections play with financial wellness and in a tough economy Consumers associate financial wellness with stability and lack of worry when it comes to money—and many view insurance protections as key to achieving it. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of survey respondents said they typically protect large purchases with insurance or warranties. Again, more credit union members (69%) said this than non-credit union members (56%). But, while consumers may see how ancillary protections support their financial wellness, the current economic climate limits their ability to protect everything in their lives that they would like to cover. More than half (51%) of non-credit unions members and 43% of credit union members said in the survey that insurance protections are not a priority for them right now due to the economic climate squeezing their finances. Younger generations most interested Still, according to the survey, there is interest in learning more about ancillary insurance protections, especially among younger credit union members. More than half of Generation Z and Millennial credit union members surveyed said they were very or extremely interested in several ancillary insurance protection products mentioned in the study. Vehicle protection scored particularly high, with 71% of Generation Z and 64% of Millennial credit unions members saying they were very or extremely interested in learning more about the product. The most desired insurance protections Millennial survey respondents said they don't have but wish they did are identity theft protection, term life insurance and accident insurance. For Generation Z, cell phone insurance, vehicle protection and identity theft protection are the top three most desired protections they currently are without. 'Even in this tough economic environment, our study shows credit unions can grow their ancillary insurance revenue by meeting the needs of their younger members who want to better protect their financial security,' said Bauler. 'Credit unions should emphasize the peace of mind these products may offer and use real-life member stories when communicating about the protections with their younger members.' A go-to provider for credit unions Securian Financial's Affinity Solutions business is a go-to provider of insurance and other protection products to thousands of credit unions in the United States and Canada. Securian Financial offers a diverse portfolio of specialty property & casualty, life, accident and supplemental health product options—all backed by customized solutions and exceptional service. ABOUT SECURIAN FINANCIAL To be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of the companies you choose to work with. For more than 140 years, the Securian Financial family of companies has been developing innovative insurance and retirement solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families and businesses. Offered through partnerships with employers, financial professionals and affinity groups, our products help bring peace of mind to more than 23 million customers throughout the United States and Canada. We are trusted by our partners and customers to fulfill our purpose of helping to build secure tomorrows. For more information about Securian Financial, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Securian Financial's Ancillary Protections for Financial Well-Being Survey 2025. Survey conducted Jan. 30 to Feb. 6, 2025. Survey participants were compensated for their participation. 1. Protects consumers for the costs related to the repairs of covered vehicle product components not otherwise covered by an underlying warranty. 2. Provides a lump-sum benefit to the insured or a family member if they seek treatment to recover after an unexpected accident covered under the policy. Commonly covered events include broken bones, burns, trips to the emergency room and organized sports injuries. The insured can use the money to cover immediate medical expenses, lost income or however they wish. 3. Reduces or pays off the insured's balance on a loan if the property is damaged or destroyed by a covered peril. Personal property protection is available on a single or dual interest basis and protects collateralized property such as furniture, appliances and other household goods. Single interest vehicle coverage provides physical damage coverage on private passenger vehicles for personal use for loss or damage caused by fire, theft or collision. Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are issued by its subsidiary insurance companies, including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company, a New York authorized insurer. DOFU 6-2025 4564151
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Chris LeClair joins Securian Financial as Institutional Retirement Solutions external wholesaler
BUSINESS WIRE)--Chris LeClair, a longtime industry veteran, has joined Securian Financial as an external wholesaler for the company's Institutional Retirement Solutions business. Reporting to Kent Peterson, Securian Financial Institutional Retirement Solutions vice president, LeClair will sell the company's longevity and stable value solutions for defined contribution retirement plans. 'I am thrilled to welcome Chris LeClair, who kick-started his career at Securian Financial and fell in love with the employer retirement market, back to the company,' said Peterson. 'With his extensive experience in the industry and deep understanding of Securian's values and culture, Chris is the perfect person to bring our fiduciary-friendly longevity and stable value solutions to a greater share of the defined contribution plan market.' LeClair joined Securian Financial in 2005 as an internal wholesaler for the company's former retirement plan recordkeeping business. He has worked in the industry ever since, with roles at RBC Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch, Russell Investments, LeClair Group—his family's insurance business—and most recently Bremer Bank, where he was a vice president and retirement plan consultant. LeClair earned his bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. ABOUT SECURIAN FINANCIAL At Securian Financial, we're here for family. And we're here because of it. We're guided by our purpose of helping customers build secure tomorrows. Since 1880, we've been building a uniquely diversified company that has outlasted economic ups and downs while staying true to our customers. We provide insurance, investment and retirement solutions that give families the confidence to focus on what's truly valuable: banking memories with those who matter most. For more information about Securian Financial, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Chris LeClair is a Registered Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Securian Financial's qualified retirement plan products are offered through a group annuity contract issued by Minnesota Life Insurance Company or Securian Life Insurance Company. Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are issued by its subsidiary insurance companies, including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company, a New York authorized insurer. DOFU 05-2025 4529776
