Gregg Secor Joins The Phoenix Companies, Inc. as Chief Underwriter

The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PNX) today announced that Gregg Secor has joined the company as assistant vice president and chief underwriter. Mr. Secor reports to Scott Schuetz, vice president, Growth Delivery and Operations, and will be responsible for all facets of underwriting, mortality, risk selection, and underwriting philosophy.

Mr. Secor was previously president and CEO of APEX Underwriting Solutions, an independent contracting firm providing outsourced underwriting solutions to independent producers and general agencies. He was an underwriter for Phoenix earlier in his career.

“Gregg is a highly accomplished underwriting professional with advanced knowledge of risk assessment best practices, life insurance products, compliance, distribution and marketing. We are very pleased he is returning to Phoenix,” said Mr. Schuetz.

Mr. Secor has a bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Drew University and is a member of the Association of Home Office Underwriters.

ABOUT PHOENIX

The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PNX) helps financial professionals provide solutions, including income strategies and insurance protection, to families and individuals planning for or living in retirement. Founded as a life insurance company in 1851, Phoenix offers products and services designed to meet financial needs in the middle income and mass affluent markets. Its distribution subsidiary, Saybrus Partners, Inc. offers solutions-based sales support to financial professionals and represents Phoenix’s products among key distributors, including independent marketing organizations and brokerage general agencies. Phoenix is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and its principal operating subsidiary, Phoenix Life Insurance Company, has its statutory home office in East Greenbush, New York. For more information, visit www.phoenixwm.com.