Zinnia Appoints Gary D. Cohn as Vice Chair and Board Member

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Cohn brings four decades of experience in global markets and technology to advance Zinnia’s mission

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Zinnia, a leading life and annuity (L&A) insurance technology company, announced today the appointment of Gary D. Cohn as Vice Chair and board member. Cohn’s expertise will support Zinnia as the company builds upon its critical role in powering growth in the L&A industry.

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“With the demand for retirement solutions growing, Zinnia’s platform offers advisors, insurers and consumers a modern and intuitive experience, simplifying the integration of L&A products seamlessly into wealth portfolios,” said Michele Trogni, Chair and CEO of Zinnia. “We’re thrilled to have Gary join our board at a pivotal moment for Zinnia and our industry. His track record and experience in banking and technology will help further accelerate Zinnia’s growth."

Cohn is also Vice Chairman of IBM. He was President and Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2016. From 2017 to 2018, Cohn served as Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the U.S. National Economic Council.

"Zinnia is known for simplifying and modernizing the insurance industry, bringing long overdue transparency and automation to consumers and providers. I’m excited to support Michele and the Zinnia team as they work to grow this great company," said Gary D. Cohn.

Zinnia powers over 55% of the digital annuity volume in the U.S. each year and has enabled franchise growth of more than $430 billion across the industry over the last four years. By streamlining the process for carriers to build and launch new L&A products in under six months, Zinnia is driving innovation and powering industry growth.

“Through its integrated platform, Zinnia is accelerating the speed to market of new products for carriers and facilitating a state-of-the-art experience for advisors and consumers,” said Todd Boehly, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Eldridge Industries. “Gary’s addition to the board is the latest step in Zinnia’s growth strategy, as he brings deep experience in transforming critical industries with new technology.”

About Zinnia

Zinnia, an Eldridge Industries business, simplifies L&A insurance by delivering comprehensive technology solutions for the industry’s most critical needs. Zinnia enables carriers and distributors to build, sell, and service insurance, ultimately helping more people get the coverage they need and the service they deserve. Zinnia is also backed by funds managed by KKR and Vista Credit Partners, leading global investment firms. To learn more about Zinnia, please visit zinnia.com.