Symetra Expands Worksite Benefits Expertise with New Vice President
Bellevue, Wash. — (Aug. 29, 2006) — Symetra
SM Financial today announced that Robert Frary has been named vice president of group limited medical and worksite products. Frary will manage product research and operational activities, as well as assist with business development for Symetra’s group insurance division.
"Robert’s broad-based experience and reputation in the worksite insurance industry are assets of significant value as Symetra grows its limited medical and associated worksite businesses," said Michael Fry, vice president of group insurance for Symetra. "Robert will play an integral role as we continue to solidify our presence in this marketplace."
Frary comes to Symetra with a successful track record in group benefits. Prior to joining Symetra, Frary was vice president of voluntary markets with HealthPlan Services Inc., a leading provider of distribution, enrollment, administration and risk management solutions in health care. In addition, Frary managed several projects for the Allstate Workplace Division, where he served as director of group products.
Symetra’s group division provides a variety of products to help organizations meet their diverse insurance and benefits needs. Symetra’s
Select Benefits is a leading limited benefits medical insurance solution that enables employers to cost-effectively broaden access to health benefits for previously uninsured workers. The company also provides medical stop loss insurance, life insurance and disability income insurance.
About Symetra Financial
Symetra Financial is a family of companies with nearly a half-century of experience providing retirement plans, employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through independent distributors nationwide. Its insurance company subsidiaries have nearly $20 billion in assets.
1 Symetra Financial is owned by an investor group led by White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. For more information, visit Symetra Financial's website at www.symetra.com.
Select Benefits is not a replacement for a major medical policy or other comprehensive policy. It is designed to cover benefits, at a preselected fixed dollar amount, that employees and their eligible dependents use on a routine basis. Coverage may be subject to exclusions, limitations, reductions and termination of benefit provisions. Symetra
Select Benefits, Excess Loss insurance, and life insurance are insured by Symetra Life Insurance Company, 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004-5135. Not available in all states.
1 Source: Total GAAP assets per closing statements of December 31, 2004
Symetra® and the Symetra Financial logo are registered service marks of Symetra Life Insurance Company, 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004.
