Stephen M. Christopher

Steve is an accomplished executive, consultant, and speaker, known for, enabling companies to compete in complex and highly competitive financial service environments. He currently is a consultant to the financial services industry, bringing over 30 years of experience to the client.

Steve has successfully guided multiple companies through highly complex expansions, consolidations, integrations and merger activities. He also planned and launched new companies to specifically support marketing and sales opportunities identified in the marketplace.

As CEO and President of numerous businesses, including ING Life Group ( all life businesses in the U.S.), Security Life Insurance Company (Denver, CO), and Southland Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA), Steve led the strategic consolidation of multiple free standing companies, in addition to, the turnaround and launch of several others. These activities occurred during turbulent industry downturns, yet resulted in record earnings and sales growth.

His strategic alignment of companies through the assessment of structure, products, market position, distribution channels, financials, client operations and image has achieved wide recognition. His extensive marketing background has resulted in product design and delivery methodology still impacting the financial services market.

Steve’s board involvement has been diverse, including financial and educational companies, charitable organizations, culture, and the arts. He served on the Governing Boards of the Colorado Symphony and the Denver Botanical Gardens and has led corporate-giving initiatives impacting multiple non-profits and charitable organizations across the country.

Resume

2002 – Consultant

Consulting practice is primarily focused on development of strategic product and distribution concepts for a diverse client base. Recent assignments have included distribution channel expansion, redesign of marketing and operations functions, development of sales support concepts, and a proprietary program to securitize billions
of life insurance premium.

1991 – 2002 Life Group – US (Denver, CO)
CEO/President

CEO/President – Security Life Insurance Company (Denver, CO)

President – Southland Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA)

Chief Marketing Officer – Southland Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA)

1987 – 1991 Executive Life of California (Los Angeles, CA)

VP, Marketing

1979 – 1987 Protective Life Insurance Company (Birmingham, AL)

VP, Marketing Services/Advanced Sales

1976 – 1979 Metropolitan Life (Birmingham, AL)

Sales & Sales Management