Desjardins Financial Security (DFS) today announced the appointment of Sean Long as individual health products specialist.

Long will work with DFS’ account executives across Canada to support the company’s growth and presence. He will also work and provide counsel to DFS contracted advisors to help them grow and succeed in their own operations.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Long join the Desjardins Financial Security team,” said Alain Bedard, vp of product development and marketing.

Starting in the insurance industry more than 34 years ago, Long spent 25 years as an agent and broker and following a successful career in sales, moved to specializing in living benefits. He’s worked with the world’s largest reinsurers promoting critical illness throughout Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean markets.

Long is a motivational speaker on living benefits and has given more than 8,000 presentations on living benefits, having worked with actuaries, marketing departments, and brokers and across North America.