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Seamus Breen Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Connecticut

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Seamus Breen has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President, Global Consultant–Lead within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Seamus Breen has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President, Global Consultant–Lead within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Fairfield, Connecticut, Breen has an extensive background working with a diverse range of national and international organizations and will design and implement strategic employee benefits solutions that enhance business outcomes and increase productivity.
  • “Seamus has experience delivering multifaceted benefits solutions for businesses across the globe and will serve as a powerful resource to our team and our clients,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits.
  • Prior to joining Alliant, Breen was Vice President, International Benefits with a global insurance and employee benefits consulting firm.

Ameritas announces newly elected officers

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Terrance Cummings is the new 2nd vice president, business development, individual, with an effective hire date of Oct. 24, 2022.
  • Bill Wysong is the new vice president, underwriting, individual, with an effective hire date of Nov. 7, 2022.

Pentegra Names Eric Wietsma as President and CEO, Successor to John E. Pinto Who Will Retire in 2023

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Said Pentegra Board Chair, David H. Hehman, "The Board of Directors is thrilled to have chosen an individual of Eric's caliber to lead Pentegra.

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  • Said Pentegra Board Chair, David H. Hehman, "The Board of Directors is thrilled to have chosen an individual of Eric's caliber to lead Pentegra.
  • He possesses the qualifications and expertise to guide and grow Pentegra to a bright future and create a lasting impact on the industry.
  • Mr. Pinto, having joined the organization in 1991, became Pentegra's President and Chief Executive Officer in 2013.
  • Said Pentegra President John Pinto, "It has been a true honor leading the Pentegra organization.

Rob Grubka appointed CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that Rob Grubka, currently CEO, Health Solutions, has been appointed to the expanded role of CEO, Workplace Solutions.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that Rob Grubka, currently CEO, Health Solutions, has been appointed to the expanded role of CEO, Workplace Solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005891/en/
    Rob Grubka has been appointed CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial, Inc., a leading health, wealth and investment company.
  • In this expanded, newly created role, Grubka will lead Voyas Health Solutions and Wealth Solutions segments and oversee all of the companys workplace benefits and savings businesses.
  • In his expanded role, Grubka will have oversight of Wealth Solutions and Health Solutions strategy, products and solutions, pricing, underwriting and operations.

Perr&Knight Adds Alexander Brill as Accident & Health Consulting Actuary

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perr&Knight announces the addition of Alexander Brill to the firm's rapidly expanding accident & health actuarial consulting practice. As Perr&Knight's A&H practice continues to grow, Brill will join the actuarial team working on Accident and Supplement Health Product Development along with supporting Employee Health Benefit clients.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perr&Knight announces the addition of Alexander Brill to the firm's rapidly expanding accident & health actuarial consulting practice.
  • As Perr&Knight's A&H practice continues to grow, Brill will join the actuarial team working on Accident and Supplement Health Product Development along with supporting Employee Health Benefit clients.
  • Founded in 1994, Perr&Knight provides insurance consulting and software solutions to the property & casualty and accident & health industries.
  • Services include actuarial consulting, product development, insurance policy and forms consulting, regulatory compliance, state filings, licensing, technology consulting, statistical reporting, data services, and predictive analytics.

Sun Life names Tom Murphy new Chief Risk Officer

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Murphy as Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, effective December 1, 2022.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Murphy as Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, effective December 1, 2022.
  • In his new role, Tom will lead all aspects of risk management across Sun Life globally, including Financial, Insurance, Credit, Operational and Enterprise Risk.
  • Tom succeeds Colm Freyne, Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, who will retire from Sun Life on May 1, 2023, after serving 20 years with the company.
  • From 2009 to 2017, he served as Sun Life's Chief Financial Officer and then moved into his current role as Chief Risk Officer in 2017 where he currently leads Risk Management, Actuarial and ALM.

AM Best to Participate at National Council of Insurance Legislators’ Annual Meeting

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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AM Best will join a committee session at the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Annual Meeting, which will take place Nov. 16-19, 2022, in New Orleans.

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  • AM Best will join a committee session at the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Annual Meeting, which will take place Nov. 16-19, 2022, in New Orleans.
  • Porcelli will participate in a portion of the session that will look at viewpoints on uniform regulation in insurer investing.
  • NCOIL is an organization of state legislators whose main area of public policy concern is insurance legislation and regulation.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Elevance Health Board Welcomes Deanna Strable as New Director

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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The Board of Directors of Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) announced that Deanna Strable will be joining the Board.

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  • The Board of Directors of Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) announced that Deanna Strable will be joining the Board.
  • We are pleased to welcome Deanna to the Elevance Health Board of Directors.
  • As a seasoned CFO with proven experience in the insurance industry, coupled with a demonstrated focus on diversity and culture, she will add valuable insights to the Board, said Elizabeth Tallett, Chair, Elevance Health Board of Directors.
  • Elevance Health is a lifetime, trusted health partner fueled by its purpose to improve the health of humanity.

Buck's Chief Actuary Honored with 2022 Society of Actuaries President's Award for Distinguished Service

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck , an integrated HR, pensions, and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that Tonya Manning, U.S. Chief Actuary and Wealth Practice Leader, has received the 2022 Society of Actuaries (SOA) President's Award for Distinguished Service.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck , an integrated HR, pensions, and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that Tonya Manning, U.S. Chief Actuary and Wealth Practice Leader, has received the 2022 Society of Actuaries (SOA) President's Award for Distinguished Service.
  • Each year, the current SOA president recognizes outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact to the actuarial profession.
  • "The Society of Actuaries plays a critical role in the ongoing advancement of the actuarial profession," said Manning.
  • Find the full list of 2022 award winners here: https://www.soa.org/programs/volunteer-program/presidential-award/
    With roots dating back to 1889, the SOA is the world's largest actuarial professional organization with more than 30,000 actuaries as members.

Ameritas announces newly elected officers

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas President and CEO Bill Lester announces officer elections.
  • Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York.
  • Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and investment advisory services offered through Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC.For more information, visit ameritas.com .