AUL Retirement Services hires new product and marketing strategy vice president



Contact:
Beth King, APR, Media Relations Manager
(317) 285-4168 or beth.king@oneamerica.com

For Immediate Release:

 

Indianapolis (Feb. 11, 2010) – The leadership of the Retirement Services division of American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica® company, is pleased to announce that Peter Welsh has been named to the newly-created position of vice president of product and marketing strategy.

A seasoned retirement industry veteran, Welsh has more than 16 years of experience in the areas of administration, sales management, national accounts, and marketing and product strategy. Previously, he worked for Lincoln Financial Group and Transamerica Retirement Services. Before joining AUL, Welsh co-founded and served as managing director for Chicago-based Pulse Logic.

"Coming to AUL was a good fit for many reasons, Welsh said. The company has an excellent reputation and a commitment to growth in the small and mid plan market. AUL's solid position in the marketplace and business philosophy are in line with my own."

With a primary focus on leading the Retirement Services marketing teams, developing new products and services, income retention and TPA strategy, Welsh hopes to continue building AUL’s offerings in the small plan market by developing a trust platform and examining current product offerings.

“I’m pleased that Pete has joined the Retirement Services management team,” said Bill Yoerger, senior vice president of AUL Retirement Services. “His marketing acumen, strong strategic focus and personal drive toward success will be an asset to AUL and I look forward to working with him to provide practical solutions for AUL Retirement Services clients.”

Welsh is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, holds a law degree from the Indiana University School of Law and a CPA designation in the State of Indiana. He is an avid runner and guitar and chess player.

 

About AUL Retirement Services

American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) is the founding member of OneAmerica® and offers a wide range of products and services for retirement plans of individuals and employers. As a leader in the retirement services industry, AUL provides local service through a national network of experienced professionals focusing on the 401(k), 403(b) and 457 markets.

 

About AUL

American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica company, is focused on providing a strong portfolio of products for individuals, families and small businesses. AUL uses a national network of experienced professionals utilizing an extensive menu of financial products, including life insurance, annuities and employee benefit plan products. The company helps consumers plan for tomorrow by helping to protect their financial futures.

 

About OneAmerica

OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc., is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The companies of OneAmerica® can trace their solid foundations back more than 130 years in the insurance and financial services marketplace.

OneAmerica’s nationwide network of companies offers a variety of products to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and other clients. These products include retirement plan products and services; individual life insurance, annuities, long-term care solutions and employee benefits. The goal of OneAmerica is to blend the strengths of each company to achieve greater collective results.

The products of the OneAmerica companies are distributed through a network of employees, agents, brokers and other distribution sources that are committed to increasing value to our policyholders by helping them plan to meet their financial goals.

Registered Representative and securities offered through OneAmerica Securities, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, 433 N. Capitol Ave., 46282 (877) 285-3863, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of AUL.

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