CNO Financial Names Two Vice Presidents

CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 5, 2018

Jost will be responsible for CNO's corporate communications, public relations, sponsorship, philanthropy, enterprise branding and event marketing. She will report directly to Gerardo Monroy, chief marketing officer of CNO Financial.

"Carrie has significant experience in communications and brand marketing as well as a deep understanding of our market and customers," said Monroy. "I'm confident Carrie will continue to make strong contributions as a valuable member of our leadership team."

Jost joined CNO Financial in 2005 and most recently served as director of brand marketing. She has held several communications positions within the Bankers Life business segment, including as its manager of brand and marketing communications. Prior to CNO, Jost held positions at The Executives' Club of Chicago and the Mid-America Committee for International Business and Government Cooperation. Jost has a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Illinois Wesleyan University. She currently serves as secretary of the board of directors for Meals on Wheels Chicago.

In his new role, Birty will be responsible for leading the South Central territory's field sales team in strategy and growth. He will report directly to Nathan Richardson, senior vice president of sales and distribution at Bankers Life.

"Bob is a seasoned leader with a strong record of growth and contributions within Bankers Life," said Richardson. "His elevated role reflects his deep knowledge of the business and a true commitment to our customers within the middle-income insurance market."