SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION


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Locations: WASHINGTON

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 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).

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 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.

Symetra Appoints Kevin Byrne and Thomas Girard to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the appointments of Kevin R. Byrne and Thomas J. Girard to its board of directors.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the appointments of Kevin R. Byrne and Thomas J. Girard to its board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404005862/en/
    Kevin R. Byrne has joined the board of directors of Symetra Financial Corporation.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are very pleased to welcome Kevin and Tom to the Symetra board.
  • “Kevin and Tom’s collective years of experience and expertise add to the strength of our board,” added Margaret Meister, president and CEO of Symetra.

Symetra Wins Silver Stevie® Award for Sales & Customer Service

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Symetra has received a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Inside or Telesales Team of the Year” category in the 17th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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  • Symetra has received a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Inside or Telesales Team of the Year” category in the 17th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
  • The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005956/en/
    Symetra Internal Sales VP Courtney Ellis (l) and Internal Sales AVP Cris Hunter (r) celebrate Symetra’s Silver Stevie® Award for Sales & Customer Service at the 17th annual Stevie Awards held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on March 3.
  • “We are honored to be represented among a wide array of industries and internal sales desks across the country and recognized with a 2023 Silver Stevie® Award,” said Cris Hunter, AVP, Internal Sales.

Symetra Financial Corporation Establishes Bermuda Affiliate

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Working with regulators in the U.S., Japan and Bermuda, Symetra Financial Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, today announced that it had established Symetra Bermuda Re Ltd. to reinsure certain risks of Symetra Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation.

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  • Working with regulators in the U.S., Japan and Bermuda, Symetra Financial Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, today announced that it had established Symetra Bermuda Re Ltd. to reinsure certain risks of Symetra Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation.
  • Symetra Bermuda Re is registered with the Bermuda Monetary Authority as a Class C insurer.
  • “The establishment of Symetra Bermuda Re delivers broad value for us as a company and strengthens our ability to offer competitive products to our customers, while staying aligned with our Value, Transparency and Sustainability guiding principles and our Symetra Empowers vision,” said Margaret Meister, president and chief executive officer, Symetra Financial Corporation.
  • Symetra Investment Management Company, a registered investment advisor, will act as asset manager for Symetra Bermuda Re’s investment portfolio.