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Symetra Appoints Soraya Alexander and April Galda Joyce to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the appointments of Soraya Alexander and April Galda Joyce to its board of directors.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the appointments of Soraya Alexander and April Galda Joyce to its board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404333545/en/
    Soraya Alexander joins Symetra Financial Corporation's board of directors.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are very pleased to welcome Soraya and April to the Symetra board.
  • Ms. Galda Joyce received a Bachelor of Science in management from Case Western Reserve University.

Symetra Introduces Cancer Care Compass(SM)

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced the introduction of Cancer Care Compass, an industry-first optional rider package that offers a unique combination of cancer care benefits and services and is available at application on Symetra’s indexed universal life (IUL) products, Accumulator Ascent IUL and Protector IUL.

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  • Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced the introduction of Cancer Care Compass, an industry-first optional rider package that offers a unique combination of cancer care benefits and services and is available at application on Symetra’s indexed universal life (IUL) products, Accumulator Ascent IUL and Protector IUL.
  • “The Cancer Care Compass rider package provides access to multi-cancer early detection testing and can help provide the monetary, nutritional and health care support to live a longer and healthier life.
  • Cash benefit — Policyholders select a Cancer Care Compass cash benefit amount at application.
  • To learn more about Cancer Care Compass, or Symetra’s flagship permanent products — Symetra Protector IUL and Symetra Accumulator Ascent IUL — contact your insurance professional.

Symetra Receives 2024 BISA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Symetra Financial Corporation received a 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA), which annually recognizes the successful diversity efforts of organizations from the financial services industry.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation received a 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA), which annually recognizes the successful diversity efforts of organizations from the financial services industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311164917/en/
    Symetra received a 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA), which annually recognizes the successful diversity efforts of organizations from the financial services industry.
  • Director, Internal Sales Desk, Symetra, and BISA DE&I Committee member); Andrea Sakomoto (Relationship Management, Symetra); Lisa Mattia (Retirement Div., Symetra); Martha Stewart (Assoc.
  • Relationship Mgr., Symetra); Katie Harlan (DEI Office director, Symetra); Dayna Cerrone (VP, Bank & Wirehouse Channel, Symetra); Jim Nickens (Pres., InSource, and Chair, BISA DE&I Committee); and Drew Farrell (SVP, Retirement Sales, Distribution & Marketing, Symetra).

Symetra Introduces New Supplemental Health Claims Integration Capability with Nayya Claims

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In response to increasing employer demand for consumer-friendly claims integration capabilities, Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced it is partnering with Nayya to meet and exceed these expectations with Nayya Claims for group supplemental health employer customers and their employees.

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  • In response to increasing employer demand for consumer-friendly claims integration capabilities, Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced it is partnering with Nayya to meet and exceed these expectations with Nayya Claims for group supplemental health employer customers and their employees.
  • Nayya Claims does this automatically on behalf of the employee by mapping medical claims data to supplemental health policies to ensure they receive the value from their plans that they are entitled to.
  • Nayya files a qualified supplemental health claim on behalf of the employee, Symetra then processes the claim, and if approved, delivers the payment seamlessly.
  • For more information about Symetra and Nayya Claims, including state availability, contact your Symetra Benefits representative.

Symetra Named to 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ List

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced that Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra on the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ List .

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  • Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced that Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra on the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ List .
  • This is Symetra’s second consecutive appearance on the list, coming in at No.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024232596/en/
    To determine the Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of over 600,000 women who work for Great Place To Work Certified™ companies that were eligible for the list.
  • In addition to its Fortune Best Workplaces for Women honors for 2023 and 2022, Symetra’s recent workplace awards and recognition include Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance (2023) and Forbes America’s Best Mid-Size Employers (2023).

Symetra Named a Fortune 2023 Best Workplace in Financial Services and Insurance™

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Symetra Life Insurance Company announced that Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance™.

Key Points: 
  • Symetra Life Insurance Company announced that Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance™.
  • Symetra was among the top 50 organizations in the best large workplaces category.
  • Of those, over 191,000 responses were received from employees at companies who were eligible for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list.
  • To learn more about working at Symetra, our remote-first environment and current opportunities, visit https://www.symetra.com/careers/symetra-careers/ .

Sally Jewell Named Chair of Symetra Financial Corporation Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the designation of Sally Jewell as chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 24, 2023.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the designation of Sally Jewell as chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 24, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906607453/en/
    Sally Jewell has been named chair of Symetra Financial Corporation's board of directors.
  • (Photo courtesy of Symetra)
    “We are extremely pleased to have a leader of Sally Jewell’s caliber chair Symetra’s board of directors.
  • Her leadership will help ensure Symetra’s continued success and growth going forward,” said Kensei Kawaguchi, Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, and Symetra Financial Corporation board member.

Thomas Marra Steps Down as Chair of Symetra Financial Corporation Board of Directors

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the resignation of Thomas M. Marra as chair of its board of directors, effective July 31, 2023.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the resignation of Thomas M. Marra as chair of its board of directors, effective July 31, 2023.
  • “On behalf of Sumitomo and the board, we thank Tom for his service and longstanding commitment to Symetra and its success,” said Kensei Kawaguchi, Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, and Symetra Financial Corporation board member.
  • “He played an essential role in Sumitomo’s acquisition of Symetra, and in developing the productive relationship between the two organizations as CEO and then as board chair.
  • We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
    Mr. Marra joined Symetra in June 2010 as president and chief executive officer of Symetra Financial Corporation and its insurance subsidiaries, a role he held until February 2018.

Symetra “Teammates” Campaign Debuts New Advertising with Sue Bird

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Symetra Life Insurance Company has launched new brand advertising featuring five-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time WNBA Champion Sue Bird.

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  • Symetra Life Insurance Company has launched new brand advertising featuring five-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time WNBA Champion Sue Bird.
  • Titled “Breathe,” the national consumer advertising evolves Symetra’s successful “Teammates” campaign (“Your teammate for whatever lies ahead”) and includes three commercials, and digital and social media components.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727478442/en/
    “Our Teammates campaign has always had a simple message: Like the best teammates, Symetra is there for you.
  • With retirement, benefits and life insurance products, Symetra is your teammate for whatever lies ahead.

Symetra Shares Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Symetra Social Impact 2022

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the publication of its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) report —Symetra Social Impact 2022.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the publication of its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) report —Symetra Social Impact 2022.
  • The new report details progress and key accomplishments from the program’s inaugural year and highlights the company’s ongoing efforts.
  • “With Symetra Social Impact, we aim to be intentional and transparent about the goals we’ve set and the progress we’re making to create positive impact for people and for the planet.”
    2022 Symetra Social Impact program accomplishments:
    Invested $2.8 million in communities, directing more than 25 percent of funding to organizations and initiatives advancing racial equity and social justice.
  • “Firmly grounded in our values and focused on meaningful outcomes, our Symetra Social Impact program made good progress in its inaugural year, thanks to strong community and civic partnerships, exceptional employee engagement, and committed leadership,” said Sharmila Swenson, vice president, Public Affairs & Social Impact.