Derek Richardson

In 2014, Richardson was named President of AmeriLife's Brokerage Division. Over the past six years, he oversaw the division's dramatic growth, which led to record-breaking numbers during Medicare's 2020 Annual Enrollment Period. In addition, Richardson championed the implementation of agent-centered technology platforms and corporate philanthropic efforts, which included a partnership with Feeding America® that has provided the funds to feed more than 300,000 individuals.

Richardson was named Executive Vice President, Distribution Development in February 2020. He is responsible for leveraging his industry knowledge and relationships to support AmeriLife's aggressive growth strategy, particularly in identifying potential acquisitions targets that align with the company's mission.

Prior to joining AmeriLife, Richardson held key roles with Dean Witter Reynolds, Pru-Bache, UnitedHealthcare and Humana.