CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group,
Inc. (NYSE: CNO) has named Richard
Shaffer senior vice president, small market sales and
Worksite insurance operations. Shaffer reports to Michael Byers, president of CNO's Worksite
Division. The appointment was effective December 6, 2021.
Shaffer is responsible for managing CNO's Worksite business
insurance operations and leading Worksite agent and independent
partner distribution for small market sales.
"Richard is a seasoned insurance industry leader who brings more
than 20 years of voluntary benefits, sales and distribution, and
benefits enrollment and technology experience to CNO," said
Michael Byers, president, Worksite
Division. "As CNO continues to expand our capabilities as a
full-service provider of workforce benefits solutions, Richard's
deep understanding of voluntary benefits and proven track record in
supporting growth will further position our Worksite business for
long-term success."
Shaffer joins CNO from Unum and Colonial Life, where he most
recently served as senior vice president, field and market
development for its voluntary benefits insurance business. In this
role, he was responsible for broker and third-party distribution
strategy, business development, agent recruiting and development,
national benefits enrollment strategy and technology, and growth
teams providing client acquisition, enrollment, client management,
and client retention programs. Shaffer has also held executive
leadership positions in voluntary benefits sales, distribution,
benefits enrollment, and account management.
Shaffer earned a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and a master's degree from
East Carolina University.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
(NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO
provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services,
and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands,
including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn and Washington
National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and
we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2
million policies and $35 billion in
total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,600 exclusive agents
and 4,000 independent partner agents guide individuals, families
and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For
more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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