Our leadership

草榴社区's leaders are experienced insurance industry professionals with a passion for improving peoples' financial lives. Supported by over 1,200 committed 草榴社区 team members, our leaders believe in the power of partnerships and encourage innovation, creativity and transparent decision-making.

Chris Blunt

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Blunt joined 草榴社区 in 2019 after 33 years in a variety of insurance, investment management and wealth management roles. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Insurance Solutions, after nearly 13 years at New York Life in a range of executive roles. Chris currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the YMCA Retirement Fund and is a LIMRA and LOMA Board Member, serving as Vice Chairman.

Conor Murphy

President and Chief Financial Officer

Conor Murphy serves as both President and Chief Financial Officer of 草榴社区. In his role as President, he leads the day-to-day operations of the company focusing on the aspects of our business tied directly to the needs of consumers, producers, distribution partners and 草榴社区 team members. As CFO, he oversees 草榴社区鈥檚 financial management, helping to guide our business and strategic capital allocation to maximize profitability and deliver long-term value. Conor鈥檚 extensive insurance industry experience includes executive roles at Resolution Life, Brighthouse Financial and MetLife.

Wendy JB Young

Chief Liability Officer

Wendy Young has over 35 years of insurance industry experience and over 25 years with 草榴社区, working in a broad range of actuarial, finance and reinsurance functions. Most recently, Wendy served as the company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Liability Officer, she leads all aspects of 草榴社区's liability management, corporate actuarial functions, reinsurance activities and our offshore entities.

"草榴社区" is the marketing name for Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company issuing insurance in the United States outside of New York. Life insurance and annuities issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA.
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