Our Team

We combine global expertise with industry leaders to provide a foundation of success.

Leadership

Driven by a team of insurance industry experts across structured settlements, underwriting, actuarial, legal, asset management, distribution and operations, we’re challenging convention and creating a better way to design and deliver innovative structures for injured people, their families and settlement professionals alike.
Donald Herrema, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Executive OfficerDonald J. Herrema

Independent Group
George Luecke, Independent Life Insurance Company

President and Chief Strategy OfficerGeorge Luecke

Independent Group
James Atkins, Independent Life Insurance Company

President and Chief Executive OfficerJames D. Atkins

Independent Life
Todd Hagely, Independent Life Insurance Company

Chief Financial 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

Independent Group
Patrick Hindert, Independent Life Insurance Company

Senior AdvisorPatrick Hindert

Independent Life
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

Independent Life
Kristi Tyler, Independent Life Insurance Company

Director of iStructure ClosingsKristi Tyler

Independent Life
Laurel Rochwarger | Independent Life, Independent Life Insurance Company

Structured Settlement SpecialistLaurel Rochwarger

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Nancy Robertson, Independent Life Insurance Company

Vice President Policy AdministrationNancy Robertson

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Abra Johnson, Independent Life Insurance Company

Assistant VP Policy AdministrationAbra Johnson

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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

Independent Life
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Independent Life’s dedication and momentum have attracted an impressive roster of partners

Aligned with our vision for the structured settlement industry, these partners have accelerated the growth of our balance sheet and strengthen the guarantees we make.
Capital: LKCM Headwater and KKR's Kilter Finance
Reinsurance: Hannover Re U.S. (A.M. Best A+ rated)
Investment Management: BlackRock

Continuing upward trajectory

As the only plaintiff-focused structured settlement provider, we remove the stress and responsibility of managing settlement proceeds for the client, and prioritise their “best interests” - now and in the future.