Knighthead Life
Dean Hosfield serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Knighthead Life since April 2025, where responsibilities include leading operations and technology for the firm. Prior to this role, Dean held multiple leadership positions at Fortitude Re from November 2018 to April 2025, including VP of Transformation and TPA Governance and Head of Life & Annuity Operations and Systems, overseeing customer service operations and supporting business systems. Dean's extensive experience also includes senior leadership roles at AIG, where responsibilities encompassed managing customer service delivery and technology for Legacy Life business operations, as well as developing application operations. Earlier career highlights include pivotal roles at Jackson National Life, CNO Financial Group, and Conseco, with a strong foundation in information technology and insurance processing systems. Dean Hosfield's educational background includes a Master's in Finance and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, along with a BS in Organizational Administration from Central Michigan University and an AAS in Computer Programming from Vincennes University.
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Knighthead Life
Knighthead Life delivers digital-first solutions designed to chart a secure path to retirement. With a focus on innovation, ease of doing business, and strong partnerships, we create competitive products and seamless processes that serve our partners efficiently. As the U.S. sister company of Knighthead International—a Cayman Islands-based insurer helping global clients preserve and grow their wealth—Knighthead Life empowers U.S. citizens to navigate retirement their way, with guaranteed financial products. With an A- rating from AM Best, we prioritize the exceptional service and intentional innovation that our partners and clients deserve from their retirement solutions provider. Knighthead Life is the brand name of Knighthead US Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Merit Life Insurance Co. (“Merit Life”) and Knighthead American Life Insurance Company (“KALIC”).