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Sammons Financial Group Names Life Leadership Team
Sammons Financial Group announces changes to the Sammons Life Insurance leadership team.
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Sammons Financial Group Among Top Companies in U.S. for Work-Life Balance
Sammons Financial Group has been named a top company for work-life balance, according to a recent Glassdoor report.
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Sammons Financial Group Names Jerry Blair to Lead Life Division
Jerry Blair will replace Steve Palmitier as president of Sammons Financial Group's Sammons Life Insurance Group effective January 1, 2022.
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Susan Osweiler to Join Sammons Financial Group’s Financial Strategy Team
Susan Osweiler has joined Sammons Financial Group as Vice President, Financial Strategy. In this new role, Osweiler will support the company’s overall financial strategy in several key areas.
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Sammons Financial Group Names John Melvin as Chief Investment Officer
John Melvin will join Sammons Financial Group as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) on August 9, 2021.