AmeriLife Acquires Vertical Vision: Combining Resources Elevates Annuity Presence

AmeriLife Group, LLC, one of the nation’s largest life and health insurance marketing organizations, announced today the acquisition of Vertical Vision Financial Marketing, LLC, a Woodstock, Georgia insurance marketing organization specializing in annuity sales.

Clearwater, FL - May 03, 2012

AmeriLife Group, LLC, one of the nation’s largest life and health insurance marketing organizations, announced today the acquisition of Vertical Vision Financial Marketing, LLC, a Woodstock, Georgia insurance marketing organization specializing in annuity sales.

Founded by Juan Butler in late 2009, Vertical Vision’s integration of products and sales expertise is expected to substantially increase AmeriLife’s annuity business. Prior to founding Vertical Vision, Mr. Butler quadrupled the annuity sales of a national insurance marketing organization to $1.2 billion in just three years.

“Juan Butler is more than an ‘ideas man,’ ” said AmeriLife President & CEO, Timothy O. North. “He is a hands-on leader whose talents and proven track record will complement those of AmeriLife’s own very talented specialists. We believe this combination will benefit all of AmeriLife’s stakeholders, including our clients and agents.”

“Vertical Vision represents the type of high-quality acquisition partner we’re looking to have join AmeriLife as we continue our organic and external growth,” Mr. North added.

“This is a remarkable opportunity to partner with a growing company such as AmeriLife,” said Juan Butler. “Our business vision for annuity and life insurance sales and our common commitment to our advisors dovetail exceptionally. I’ve every confidence our combined teams will generate remarkable success for everyone involved.” Mr. Butler and his team will continue to operate from offices in the greater Atlanta area.

One of the nation’s largest life and health insurance marketing organizations, since 1971 AmeriLife® has provided for the insurance and financial needs of America’s expanding senior population through insurance-related products such as Health and Medicare Plans, together with services such as Licensed Third-Party Administration, Product Development, Financial Services, Long-Term Care Insurance, and Property and Casualty Insurance.

For additional information about AmeriLife’s acquisition of Vertical Vision, please contact Corporate Communications Director Wayne Shelor at (727)-726-0726, or by e-mail at WShelor(at)AmeriLife(dot)com, or visit AmeriLife at http://www.AmeriLife.com.

Wayne Shelor
AmeriLife
http://www.amerilife.com
727-726-0726