Our Team

Meet the people who lead and support Independent Life’s structured settlement business.

Leadership

Independent Life’s leadership spans structured settlements, underwriting, actuarial, legal, asset management, distribution, and operations.
Donald Herrema, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Executive OfficerDonald J. Herrema

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George Luecke, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Operating Officer and General CounselGeorge Luecke

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James Atkins, Independent Life Insurance Company

President and Chief Executive OfficerJames D. Atkins

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Todd Hagely, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and TreasurerTodd Hagely

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Dave Adams, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Investment OfficerDavid Adams

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Mikel B. Taft, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Business Development OfficerMikel B. Taft

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Courtney Barber, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Sales & Marketing OfficerCourtney Barber

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Troy Christensen, Independent Life Insurance Company

SVP, Head of Risk and ComplianceTroy Christensen

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Eric SoHayda, Independent Life Insurance Company

Vice President of Internal SalesEric SoHayda

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Shannon Marconi, Independent Life Insurance Company

Vice President, Finance & AccountingShannon Marconi

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Michael Erman, Independent Life Insurance Company

Assistant Vice President of Internal SalesMichael Erman

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Kristi Tyler, Independent Life Insurance Company

Director of iStructure ClosingsKristi Tyler

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Laurel Rochwarger | Independent Life, Independent Life Insurance Company

Structured Settlement SpecialistLaurel Rochwarger

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Abra Johnson, Independent Life Insurance Company

Assistant VP Policy AdministrationAbra Johnson

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Jessica Reyna | Independent Life

Manager, Policy AdministrationJessica Reyna

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Corrine Schutler, Independent Life Insurance Company

Structured Settlement SpecialistCorrine Schulter

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Joey Jacobsen, Independent Life Insurance Company

Senior Actuarial AnalystJoey Jacobsen

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Roseline Orelus, Independent Life Insurance Company

Structured Settlement SpecialistRoseline Orelus

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Tripp Harrison

Territory Sales ManagerTripp Harrison

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Capital, Reinsurance, and Investment Partners

These organizations support Independent Life’s capital, reinsurance, and investment-management functions.
Capital: LKCM Headwater and KKR's Kilter Finance
Reinsurance: Hannover Re U.S. (A.M. Best A+ rated)
Investment Management: BlackRock

Structured Settlement Experience Across the Organization

Our team supports structured settlement underwriting, product development, case service, policy issuance, and ongoing policyholder needs.