James R. Boyle

Mr. Boyle is an insurance industry leader who has served as President and CEO of both Foresters Financial and John Hancock. In his most recent role as President and CEO of Foresters Financial, he led the strategic repositioning of the company, rebranding a mid-sized fraternal insurer as a market-leading disruptor, rationalizing its product line to include innovative wellness focused benefits, expanding omni-channel distribution and enabling same-day transaction processing. Prior to leading Foresters Financial, Mr. Boyle was President and CEO of John Hancock, the U.S. subsidiary of Manulife Financial. Over his 20-year career at John Hancock, he led multiple businesses, culminating in the leadership of the U.S. business as Chairman, President and CEO. Mr. Boyle graduated with honors from Boston College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He also serves as a trustee of John Hancock Mutual Funds and is a senior advisor to Blackstone Insurance Services.