Knighthead Annuity Expands Sales Team with John Harrell

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company today announced the addition of John Harrell as EVP, Head of Sales & New Business. Working with other members of Knighthead Annuity’s existing executive team, Mr. Harrell will be responsible for the development and execution of the company’s fixed annuity sales and distribution strategies.

Mr. Harrell is a well-known insurance and investment industry veteran. He joins Knighthead Annuity from Russell Investments, where he was Director of Business Solutions for Bank Channel sales. Mr. Harrell successfully grew sales from zero to more than $2.5 Billion in five years, establishing the bank network as one of the most successful distribution channels for Russell Investments. Mr. Harrell formerly held senior sales positions at multiple financial services companies, such as Symetra Financial, Banco Popular, Sun Life Financial and Liberty Mutual.

Mr. Harrell stated: “I am thrilled to join the Knighthead Annuity team. The fixed annuity market represents a large and relatively underserved segment of the global insurance industry. Knighthead Annuity’s financial strength, product offerings and operational expertise offer a tremendous opportunity to expand distribution to clients seeking capital preservation and attractive guaranteed returns.”

Gary Dombowsky, Chief Executive Officer of Knighthead Annuity commented: “We currently have clients in over 60 countries. In this newly created position, John will be instrumental in servicing our growing list of existing and prospective distribution partners. He is highly respected within our industry and his deep experience will make him immediately additive to our team. We look forward to working with John and to his future contributions to Knighthead Annuity.”

About Knighthead Annuity

Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company is an AM Best rated insurer that provides fixed annuity offerings to international clients through regulated institutional distribution partners. Knighthead Annuity maintains capital levels to policyholder liabilities at significantly higher levels than traditional annuity insurers to ensure protection of policyholder assets, competitive guaranteed returns and product features with generous liquidity and insurance benefits. www.knightheadannuity.com.

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Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company
Investor Relations:
Gary Dombowsky, 345-623-0300
[email protected]

Source: Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company

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