Press Release

Christine Coburn Joins OneAmerica® as Employee Benefits VP of Underwriting

Issued by OneAmerica

Nov. 23, 2020

Culture, values, growth position were draws for 32-year life insurance veteran 
 
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 23, 2020) — Christine Coburn has joined OneAmerica® as vice president of underwriting in support of the company’s Employee Benefits line of business, bringing to the role more than two decades of executive experience with key industry influencers.

As vice president of underwriting, Coburn is responsible for the business risk management, growing and renewing in-force business, working with sales representatives and distribution partners, and leading a team of policyholder-minded professionals. A native of Maine, she started her career with Unum in 1988 and has worked in the industry ever since, honing her group and voluntary coverage knowledge at providers like Sun Life Financial and, most recently, in her role as vice president of national accounts at Prudential Financial.  

“Chris has a demonstrated history of leadership in developing talent, improving the customer experience and implementing efficiencies,” said Jim McGovern, senior vice president for Employee Benefits at OneAmerica. “Her work developing and executing business strategy throughout her career has been a key driver of profitable growth. We are thrilled that she’s joined us at OneAmerica.” 

Coburn is operating from the OneAmerica office in Portland, Maine, alongside claims and underwriting professionals who serve the employee benefits team.  

“What drew me to OneAmerica was the people, culture and opportunity to be part of a growing employee benefits business,” said Coburn. “Combine that with a leadership that is committed to disciplined and profitable growth, and we’re in a great position to continue to be the carrier of choice for brokers serving companies and organizations of all sizes in Middle America.” 

Chris is a graduate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine. 
 

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