Ruth B. Smith has been promoted to the position of executive vice president for protection at National Life Group, it was announced today by Mehran Assadi, president and chief executive officer.
Since 2009 Smith has been in charge of the life insurance division of National Life Group, a Fortune 1000 company with $29 billion in assets under management. She oversees product development, business acquisition services, customer services, agent services, and claims management.
“This promotion reflects Ruth's incredible record of accomplishment at National Life Group,” said Assadi. “Ruth joined the company in 1999 as vice president of registered products, and was placed in charge of implementing an independent distribution channel for our life business. That effort has been successful beyond anyone's expectations. Independent distribution has been - and continues to be - critical to our growth.”
“What makes Ruth so unique is her love of our business, her passion for the field and for the people who represent National Life Group across the country,” he said. “Her optimism infects us all. Most importantly, she delivers results.”
The companies of National Life Group offer life insurance, annuities, and investment* products and services.
Prior to joining National Life, Smith was a consultant in the areas of life insurance product management and development, distribution, technology implementation and new business initiatives. She also was with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company for more than 20 years
Over her career Smith has earned her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designations. She received her undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Hartford and resides in Stowe, Vermont.