From Volume to Velocity: Carrier CEOs on Leading BGAs in a Majority-Independent World

October 22

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Independent distribution has crossed an important threshold. It’s no longer a channel proving its relevance—it’s now a primary growth engine for life insurance and a growing pathway for annuities.

This CEO panel tackles the question that follows: not whether the channel matters, but how to turn its scale into sustainable advantage. Panelists explore where scale truly matters, how to invest in technology and talent, manage through consolidation, and what carriers need from BGAs as strategic partners—sharpening leaders’ view of where to invest, partner, and grow over the next 12 to 24 months.

Speakers

Kirk Gravely NAILBA 45

Kirk Gravely

President & Chief Executive Officer
Security Mutual Life
Mehran Assadi

Mehran Assadi

Chair, CEO & President
National Life Group

Paul Wells

President & Chief Financial Officer
Protective

Brooks Tingle

President & CEO
John Hancock
Chad Druvenga

Chad Druvenga

CEO
Comprehensive Brokerage Services, LLC