Kevin A. Marti elected Chair of the American Fraternal Alliance Board
September 14, 2017
President & CEO, Gleaner Life Insurance Society, to serve as Chair of the Board
Kevin A. Marti, President & CEO, Gleaner Life Insurance Society, was elected Chair of its Board of Directors. Marti was installed in this Alliance office at the 2017 Annual Meeting, September 8, in Chandler, Arizona.
“The Alliance and its member societies congratulate Kevin on his election to serve as Chair of the Board,” said Alliance President and CEO Joseph J. Annotti. “The Alliance has had a long history of strong leadership and Kevin will be a key player in our efforts to move the Alliance and the fraternal benefit system forward with innovation and strategic thinking. The Alliance and its Board of Directors are dedicated to providing our members with the tools they need to thrive as a modern and financially sound fraternal benefit society.”
As Chair of the Alliance Board, Marti leads the Alliance’s Board of Directors, provides oversight and counsel for Alliance staff, leads policymaking decisions and represents the fraternal benefit system at both insurance industry and fraternal gatherings throughout the United States. On behalf of the Alliance, he represents 63 member societies with nearly 8 million members. Fraternal benefit societies are not-for-profit membership organizations offering volunteer, social and networking opportunities, along with insurance and other financial products.
During his installation as Chair, Marti shared his vision of a more streamlined Alliance with a stronger focus on advocacy, at both the federal and state level, and a commitment to stable and innovative leadership for both the Alliance and its member societies.
Since June of 2012, Marti has served as the ninth president and CEO of Gleaner Life Insurance Society. He earned a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Fellow of Society of Actuaries (FSA), and is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. Kevin is dedicated to the mission of the Alliance and committed to the future success of the fraternal benefit system and societies across the U.S. and Canada.
About Gleaner Life Insurance Society
Founded in 1894, Gleaner Life Insurance Society is a nationally recognized not-for-profit fraternal benefit society. Gleaner Life assists its members in achieving their financial security goals through a broad range of life insurance and annuity products. As a fraternal organization, Gleaner Life provides volunteer opportunities and support outreach programs, which make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities.
About the American Fraternal Alliance
The American Fraternal Alliance promotes and supports the missions of its 63 not-for-profit fraternal benefit society members operating in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Fraternal benefit societies are a different kind of life insurance provider, securing members’ futures through reliable financial service offerings, and giving back to their local communities through meaningful volunteer activities. Alliance member societies represent nearly 9 million individuals, making it one of America’s largest member-volunteer networks.