MassMutual Retirement Services Expands Client Service Organization

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is continuing to grow its client service team to deliver on its best-in-class service and retention record with the welcomed additions of two relationship managers.

Kevin Lynchhas been promoted to relationship manager with MassMutual's Retirement Services Division, effective March 12. Based in Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. Lynch serves on the northeast region client management team, responsible for managing the division's retirement plan business in the small- to mid-market segment. Most recently, Mr. Lynch served as a retirement education specialist with MassMutual Retirement Services. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2009, he held several retirement-focused positions with Merrill Lynch. Mr. Lynch reports to M. Palmer Whitney, assistant vice president for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division.

Erik Shaner has joined MassMutual's Retirement Services Division as senior relationship manager effective February 21. Based in Seattle, Wa., Mr. Shaner serves on the west region client management team, reporting to Harold (Hal) Oberg, assistant vice president for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. In this role, Mr. Shaner is responsible for managing small- to mid-market customers in the Pacific Northwest region. Most recently, Mr. Shaner served as director of retirement service operations with Symetra Life Insurance Company.

"These qualified new relationship management team members are seasoned retirement services professionals," says Una Morabito, vice president of client management for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. "MassMutual's reputation in the market for delivering world-class service is key in helping us attract talent of this level to our client management team. As the division continues to grow, their expertise and excellent reputations throughout the industry will help MassMutual further strengthen its relationships with retirement plan advisors and sponsors across the country," adds Morabito.

For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your retirement plan advisor or call MassMutual at 1-866-444-2601.

About MassMutual

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) [of which Retirement Services is a division] and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for 65 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately 1.4 million participants.

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