Symetra’s Group division offers medical stop-loss insurance, limited medical benefit plans, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and disability income insurance to employers. The company is a market leader in medical stop-loss insurance, which protects employers’ self-funded health care plans against large potentially catastrophic claims.
Prior to joining Symetra in 2004, Manning served as director of underwriting for Hartford Life overseeing stop loss underwriting operations including risk selection, pricing criteria, and direct underwriter third-party administrator and broker relationships. His background also includes extensive underwriting and business development experience with ING Group, LDG, Manulife Financial and Medical Risk Managers. Manning is a graduate of Boston University.
“Dave’s expertise is a major reason why Symetra’s stop loss business has continued to show remarkable pricing discipline and consistent profitability,” said Scott Taylor, senior vice president of the Group division at Symetra. “He is an integral member of our team who has developed and implemented numerous enhancements to our underwriting strategies and procedures. I look forward to his ongoing contribution to the Group division.”
About Symetra Financial
Symetra Financial Corporation provides retirement plans, employee benefits, life insurance and annuities through a national network of independent advisors and agents. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., Symetra has nearly $20 billion in assets.1 For more information, visit www.symetra.com.
1 Source: Total GAAP assets per financial statements as of September 30, 2007.
Symetra® and the Symetra Financial logo are registered service marks of Symetra Life Insurance Company, 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004.
