CNO Financial promotes two executives to senior vice president roles

CNO Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: CNO) promoted Steve Janoson to Senior Vice President, Direct and Independent Distribution and Rachel Spehler to Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary, effective immediately.

Janoson previously served as Vice President, Direct and Independent Distribution since 2020. He joined CNO in 2014 and held various finance roles, including Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for the company's Colonial Penn brand.

"Steve's leadership has been key to the sustained growth of our direct and independent channels," said Scott Goldberg, President, Consumer Division. "He is a highly capable leader with a proven track record of delivering new programs to the market while effectively managing across the enterprise."

Spehler was promoted from Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary, a position she held since 2020. She also served as General Counsel of CNO Bermuda Re since 2023. Spehler joined CNO in 2016 as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of 40|86 Advisors, the company's registered investment advisor.

"Rachel has demonstrated outstanding leadership and expertise in legal strategy and corporate governance, and excels at leading teams of legal professionals," said Matthew Zimpfer, General Counsel.

CNO Financial Group provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services and workforce benefits solutions through brands including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. The company serves customers with 3.3 million policies and $38.3 billion in total assets.

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