In this newly created role, Ennis will build on Newport’s presence in the bank and financial institution marketplace, leading all aspects of this business segment, according to a press release. She will expand Newport’s distribution by leveraging existing intermediary relationships and developing new channels and relationships.
Additionally,
Ennis will oversee Newport’s
BOLI (bank-owned life insurance) client development and administrative support units.
Most
recently, Ennis served as national executive benefits director with Great-West
Life, where she was responsible for BOLI and COLI (corporate-owned life
insurance) product sales,
the announcement said. She held a
similar role with Prudential, and has worked with a number of other firms, including New York Life,
Northwestern Mutual, and
Clark Consulting.