Shenandoah Life Insurance Company and its parent company Prosperity Life Insurance Group, LLC, have named Paul Mistretta to be president and chief executive officer of Shenandoah Life and president of Prosperity.

Mr. Mistretta replaces Hans L. Carstensen III as president and CEO of Shenandoah Life.

Mr. Mistretta has held various positions in the insurance industry, including head of operations at ING US. Previously, he served as executive vice president at American General Life and as senior vice president at Genworth's Lynchburg, Virginia, operations.

In a statement, the company said that “Mr. Mistretta's background in integration, operations and technology will enable him to implement Prosperity and Shenandoah Life's strategy going forward as they seek to grow the companies.”

Victoria Spears

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