Jared Gwin Named Chief Distribution Officer of North American Company’s Life Insurance Division

March 3, 2025 – West Des Moines, Iowa

North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, a member company of Sammons® Financial Group, Inc., is proud to announce Jared Gwin as Chief Distribution Officer for North American’s life insurance division.

“Jared has been with our organization for nearly 15 years and in our industry for over two decades, starting out as a producer himself,” said Jerry Blair, President of Sammons Life Insurance Division. “Jared’s roots in protecting families using the power of life insurance is deep and goes back to his father, who continues to help families with their life insurance needs today.”

An active Sammons Financial Group team member since 2010, Jared spent seven years in the field as a financial professional, and, more recently, six years as a distribution expert where he successfully led the internal sales team, oversaw national accounts, and helped establish North American’s recruiting program.

In his new role, Gwin will oversee North American’s life insurance distribution channel, which includes national and traditional accounts and national marketing organizations.

“Jared’s leadership will enable greater alignment, grow our innovative thinking, and enhance the execution of our business as we continue to focus on our key priorities for 2025,” added Blair. “We look forward to another successful year and are confident that Jared’s new leadership role will drive further growth for the life business unit into the future.”

About Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. The companies of Sammons Financial Group® help families and businesses by empowering futures and changing lives. Sammons Financial Group is employee owned with member companies that are among the most enduring and stable in the financial services industry. Sammons Financial Group is Midwest-based, with offices in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota.