Rich Williams has been named senior vice president of growth markets at Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. He is responsible for leading the company's brokerage, direct, large account, and public sector marketing programs and services.

Mr. Williams joined Colonial Life in 1999 as an actuarial assistant leading product development and pricing. He also has held positions in the finance, operations, national accounts, and broker marketing areas. He previously served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Strategic Resource Company, an Aetna subsidiary, and managed a retirement consulting actuarial practice for Mercer.

Mr. Williams holds a bachelor's degree from Wofford College, a master's degree from Wake Forest University, and a doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.