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Global Atlantic Announces New Leadership for Individual Markets Business

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Global Atlantic Financial Group has appointed Emily LeMay and Jason Bickler as Co-Heads of Individual Markets, reporting to Co-President Rob Arena. This new dual leadership model aims to enhance the company's capabilities in serving clients and policyholders.

LeMay, with over 20 years of industry experience, previously served as Chief Operations Officer, leading a transformation of the Individual Markets business operating model. Bickler, bringing 35 years of sales and distribution experience, has been the architect of Global Atlantic's multi-product, solutions-based distribution model as Chief Distribution Officer.

The Individual Markets business has seen significant growth since its formation in 2014, becoming a market leader in annuity and preneed solutions. This leadership change is expected to drive the business forward, building on Global Atlantic's leading position in partnership with KKR.

Global Atlantic Financial Group ha nominato Emily LeMay e Jason Bickler come Co-Responsabili dei Mercati Individuali, riportando al Co-Presidente Rob Arena. Questo nuovo modello di leadership duale ha l'obiettivo di migliorare le capacità dell'azienda nell'assistere clienti e assicurati.

LeMay, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore, ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Operations Officer, guidando una trasformazione del modello operativo del business dei Mercati Individuali. Bickler, con 35 anni di esperienza nelle vendite e nella distribuzione, è stato l'architetto del modello di distribuzione multi-prodotto e basato su soluzioni di Global Atlantic come Chief Distribution Officer.

Il business dei Mercati Individuali ha registrato una crescita significativa dalla sua formazione nel 2014, diventando un leader di mercato nelle soluzioni di rendita e prenotazione. Questo cambiamento nella leadership è previsto per far avanzare l'attività, facendo leva sulla posizione di leadership di Global Atlantic in partnership con KKR.

Global Atlantic Financial Group ha nombrado a Emily LeMay y Jason Bickler como Co-Líderes de Mercados Individuales, reportando al Co-Presidente Rob Arena. Este nuevo modelo de liderazgo dual tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de la empresa para atender a clientes y titulares de pólizas.

LeMay, con más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria, anteriormente se desempeñó como Directora de Operaciones, liderando una transformación del modelo operativo del negocio de Mercados Individuales. Bickler, que aporta 35 años de experiencia en ventas y distribución, ha sido el arquitecto del modelo de distribución basado en soluciones y multiproducto de Global Atlantic como Director de Distribución.

El negocio de Mercados Individuales ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo desde su formación en 2014, convirtiéndose en un líder del mercado en soluciones de anualidades y prenotación. Se espera que este cambio de liderazgo impulse el negocio hacia adelante, aprovechando la posición de liderazgo de Global Atlantic en asociación con KKR.

글로벌 애틀랜틱 파이낸셜 그룹은 에밀리 레메이제이슨 비클러를 개인 시장의 공동 책임자로 임명하고, 공동 사장인 롭 아레나에게 보고하도록 했습니다. 이 새로운 이원적 리더십 모델은 고객과 보험 가입자를 더 잘 지원하기 위해 회사의 역량을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

레메이는 20년 이상의 산업 경험을 가지고 있으며, 이전에는 최고 운영 책임자로 일하면서 개인 시장 사업 운영 모델의 변화를 이끌었습니다. 비클러는 35년의 판매 및 배급 경험을 가지고 있으며, 최고 배급 책임자로서 글로벌 애틀랜틱의 다중 제품 솔루션 기반 배급 모델의 설계자였습니다.

개인 시장 사업은 2014년 설립 이후 상당한 성장을 이루었으며, 연금 및 사전 예약 솔루션의 시장 리더가 되었습니다. 이러한 리더십 변화는 글로벌 애틀랜틱의 선도적인 입지를 기반으로 비즈니스를 앞으로 추진할 것으로 기대됩니다 KKR와의 파트너십을 통해.

Global Atlantic Financial Group a nommé Emily LeMay et Jason Bickler comme co-responsables des marchés individuels, relevant du co-président Rob Arena. Ce nouveau modèle de direction duale vise à améliorer les capacités de l'entreprise à servir ses clients et les détenteurs de polices.

LeMay, avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie, a précédemment exercé les fonctions de directeur des opérations, dirigeant une transformation du modèle opérationnel des marchés individuels. Bickler, qui apporte 35 ans d'expérience en ventes et en distribution, a été l'architecte du modèle de distribution multi-produits et basé sur des solutions de Global Atlantic en tant que directeur de la distribution.

Le secteur des marchés individuels a connu une croissance significative depuis sa création en 2014, devenant un leader du marché dans les solutions d'annuités et de réservations anticipées. Ce changement de direction devrait faire progresser l'activité, s'appuyant sur la position de leader de Global Atlantic en partenariat avec KKR.

Global Atlantic Financial Group hat Emily LeMay und Jason Bickler zu Co-Leitern der individuellen Märkte ernannt, die an Co-Präsident Rob Arena berichten. Dieses neue duale Führungsmodell zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeiten des Unternehmens zur Betreuung von Kunden und Policeninhabern zu verbessern.

LeMay bringt über 20 Jahre Branchenerfahrung mit und war zuvor als Chief Operations Officer tätig, wo sie eine Transformation des Betriebsmodells des individuellen Marktes leitete. Bickler, der 35 Jahre Erfahrung im Vertrieb und in der Distribution hat, war als Chief Distribution Officer der Architekt des Multi-Produkt- und lösungsbasierten Distributionsmodells von Global Atlantic.

Das Geschäft mit individuellen Märkten hat seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2014 ein signifikantes Wachstum erlebt und ist ein Marktführer im Bereich Annuitäten und Vorausbuchungslösungen geworden. Es wird erwartet, dass dieser Führungswechsel das Geschäft vorantreibt und auf der führenden Position von Global Atlantic in Partnerschaft mit KKR aufbaut.

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  • Appointment of experienced leaders Emily LeMay and Jason Bickler as Co-Heads of Individual Markets
  • Significant growth in Individual Markets business since 2014
  • Market leadership position in annuity and preneed solutions
  • Successful transformation of operating model under LeMay's leadership
  • Innovative multi-product, solutions-based distribution model developed by Bickler
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced that Chief Operations Officer Emily LeMay and Chief Distribution Officer Jason Bickler have been appointed Co-Heads, Individual Markets, effective immediately. Ms. LeMay and Mr. Bickler will report to Rob Arena, Co-President of Global Atlantic.

Global Atlantic's Individual Markets business has experienced significant growth since its formation following the acquisition of Forethought Life Insurance Company in 2014. In the ensuing 10 years, it has become a market leader delivering both annuity and preneed solutions that help clients and policyholders plan for their retirement or end of life needs.

Rob Arena, Co-President of Global Atlantic, said, "The appointments of Emily and Jason as Co-Heads of Individual Markets bring extensive experience and a complementary combination of distribution and operations expertise that will drive our business forward. This new dual leadership model will enable us to build on our leading position in partnership with KKR, and enhance and deepen our capabilities to serve clients and policyholders.”

Emily LeMay brings over 20 years of industry experience, including more than seven years at Global Atlantic, to her expanded role. Under Ms. LeMay’s leadership as the firm’s Chief Operations Officer, the company undertook a complex, multi-year investment to transform the operating model supporting its Individual Markets business, resulting in the delivery of a compelling service experience for clients and policyholders while creating greater scale and efficiency. Ms. LeMay began her career at MetLife, rising within the organization to assume various leadership roles, including Operations and Customer Experience Strategy for the U.S. and Latin America. Ms. LeMay currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Insured Retirement Institute’s (IRI’s) Digital First Initiative.

Jason Bickler brings over 35 years of sales and distribution experience, including 10 years at Global Atlantic, to his expanded role. As Chief Distribution Officer, Mr. Bickler has been the architect of Global Atlantic’s multi-product, solutions-based distribution model. He has also continued to champion innovation in the distribution industry by leveraging technology and data to enhance client centricity while continuing to drive sales growth. Mr. Bickler began his career as an actuary at Allstate, assuming roles of increasing leadership responsibility including product design, relationship management, direct sales and sales leadership.

About Global Atlantic

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).

Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic) is the marketing name for The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC and its subsidiaries, including Accordia Life and Annuity Company, Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, Forethought Life Insurance Company and Global Atlantic Re Limited. Each subsidiary is responsible for its own financial and contractual obligations. These subsidiaries are not authorized to do business in New York.

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FAQ

Who are the new Co-Heads of Individual Markets at Global Atlantic?

Emily LeMay and Jason Bickler have been appointed as Co-Heads of Individual Markets at Global Atlantic Financial Group.

What is Global Atlantic's partnership with KKR?

Global Atlantic is partnering with KKR to build on its leading position in the Individual Markets business, although specific details of the partnership are not provided in the press release.

How has Global Atlantic's Individual Markets business performed since 2014?

Global Atlantic's Individual Markets business has experienced significant growth since its formation in 2014, becoming a market leader in annuity and preneed solutions.

What are Emily LeMay's credentials for her new role at Global Atlantic?

Emily LeMay brings over 20 years of industry experience, including more than seven years at Global Atlantic as Chief Operations Officer, where she led a transformation of the Individual Markets business operating model.

What is Jason Bickler's background in his new position at Global Atlantic?

Jason Bickler has over 35 years of sales and distribution experience, including 10 years at Global Atlantic as Chief Distribution Officer, where he developed the company's multi-product, solutions-based distribution model.

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