Allianz Life Promotes Bob Densmore to SVP-National Sales Manager
December 10, 2010 by Laurie Bauer
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has named Bob Densmore as senior vice president – national sales manager. In this role, Densmore will lead Allianz annuity sales strategy through the independent, bank, regional and wire broker/dealer distribution channels.
“Bob has successfully demonstrated his ability to drive revenue as an individual contributor and has established himself as a credible leader during his tenure at Allianz Life,” said Robert DeChellis, president of Allianz Life Financials Services, LLC. “As annuity products continue to grow in popularity and converge in sales channels, we are positioning ourselves to sell them how and where consumers are looking to purchase retirement protection and guarantees.”
Densmore brings more than 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as a financial advisor with Thrivent Financial. In 1996, he joined Jackson National as a brokerage manager responsible for wholesaling fixed and index annuities. As a regional vice president for Jackson, he raised more than two billion dollars in variable annuity premium. He has held several leadership roles while being a top producer, including Chairman of the Leadership Council where he helped develop variable annuities, living benefits, sales strategies and marketing campaigns. He joined Allianz Life in 2008 as a district director for the Midwest District.
About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has been keeping its promises since 1896. Today, it carries on that tradition, helping Americans achieve their retirement income goals with a variety of annuities and life insurance products. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with nearly 155,000 employees worldwide. Based on its revenue, Allianz SE is the 20th largest company in the world (Fortune Global 500, August 2010).
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