Equitable’s Madchen Funk selected as one of IBC’s Elite Women 2026

March 9, 2026 – Madchen Funk, Senior Legal Counsel, Advisory at Equitable^® has been selected as one of Insurance Business Canada’s Elite Women in 2026.

Funk was recognized for her deep expertise supporting life and health insurance leaders in a complex, highly regulated environment. She provides strategic legal guidance across Equitable, offering regulatory compliance advice, governance support, and practical operational insight. Her work is centred on minimizing legal and reputational risk while enabling sound, business-aligned decisions in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape.

"It’s meaningful to be recognized,” says Funk. “I’m grateful for the support and encouragement I’ve received throughout my career and, importantly, the mentorship of the accomplished women I am lucky enough to learn from and work with."

Funk has extensive experience in life and health insurance law, including advising on policy contracts, product documentation, marketing materials, and operational issues related to policy issuance and administration.

Before Equitable, Funk practised in civil and family law litigation. She also served on the board of directors for Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.