Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Feb 3, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - American Public Life Insurance Company (APL) today announced Chief Operating Officer, Jerry Horton, has been promoted to President, Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of former APL President, CEO Jim Pate, to its Board of Directors, both effective immediately. Horton assumed his role as President, CEO after Pate’s retirement in January 2020.
“Since joining APL, Jerry has shown admirable leadership as he’s transitioned into this new role. His business acumen will lead the company to great success for many years to come and I extend him my sincerest congratulations,” said Pate. “I’m thankful to APL for providing me with the 12 most rewarding years of my career and I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve as a member of the board.”
“I’m thrilled Jim has agreed to serve as a member of APL’s Board of Directors,” said Horton. “The company experienced record growth under Jim’s leadership. He led with professionalism and integrity, and we look forward to his continued contribution as a member of the board.”
Horton joined APL in September 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and worked alongside President, CEO Jim Pate until Pate’s retirement in January 2020. Horton has deep knowledge of supplemental benefits, with 22 years of experience with diverse roles at The Guardian Life Insurance Company and Assurant Employee Benefits, where we helped develop and drive the companies’ strategies to successfully launch and distribute new lines of supplemental health products.
Founded in 1945, American Public Life Insurance Company (APL) is celebrating its 75th anniversary and continues expanding the benefits horizon as a leading provider of supplemental medical benefits. APL has offices in Jackson, MS and Oklahoma City and is licensed to conduct business in 49 states with sales through select independent brokers. APL has a financial rating of “A+ (Superior)” through A.M. Best (www.ambest.com). For more information please visit ampublic.com.
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