Nick Gerhart, the former insurance commissioner for the state of Iowa, is joining FBL Financial Group, Inc., as chief administrative officer.
In this role, Mr. Gerhart will have responsibility for enterprise strategic planning, government relations, human resources, and health services, among other administrative functions. He will be a member of FBL's management team and will report directly to FBL's chief executive officer, James P. Brannen.
Mr. Gerhart, 41, served as the insurance commissioner of Iowa from February 2013 until December 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Sammons Financial Group and American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company.
He earned his law degree and health law certificate from St. Louis University School of Law and a Masters of Health Administration from St. Louis University School of Public Health. He also earned a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa.
“I am thrilled to welcome Nick to our organization; it's a win on many levels,” said Mr. Brannen. “Nick has provided outstanding service to the State of Iowa and the insurance industry, and he has a reputation for innovation and fairness. His deep understanding of insurance and regulation makes him ideally suited for this role,” Mr. Brannen added. “Through my work with Nick on the Federation of Iowa Insurers and as an insurance carrier in the State of Iowa, I've come to admire his passion, insight, and tireless work ethic.”
“FBL Financial Group and its affiliated Farm Bureau Financial Services brand have a long track record of high touch service to client/members,” Mr. Gerhart said. “Their niche Farm Bureau marketplace and skilled multiline exclusive agency force combine to create a unique value proposition and opportunity to meet the needs of today's consumers with insurance and retirement funding options that help them achieve their financial goals. I'm looking forward to being a part of this dynamic organization and helping the companies further differentiate themselves.”
Learn more: www.fblfinancial.com.
Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].