Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company has named Joane Fingers as the new vice president of group administration.

Ms Fingers is responsible for overseeing administrative services of the company’s group insurance operations; day-to-day operations and plans for strategic improvement and growth; and policy/certificate issue, billing/membership and customer service.

Previously, Ms Fingers was life sales director at MetLife, where she was responsible for new business development, client positioning strategy and ongoing field support for regional and national accounts.

Anthony Trani, president and CEO of Fort Dearborn Life, said: Along with proven experience in the marketing and development of employee benefits, she offers expertise in National Accounts. She will be instrumental in helping us build our National Account sales.