Varun Parekh

Varun Parekh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services and technology sectors. He currently serves as Vice President of Life IT at Sammons Financial Group Companies, a position he has held since October 2022.1 Prior to this role, he was the Associate Vice President of Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics at the same company from July 2020 to October 2022.1

Parekh has a strong background in strategic business technology, with a career spanning over two decades. His professional journey includes:

• Various leadership roles at Sammons Financial Group Companies since July 2018, including Associate Vice President of Strategic Capabilities1
• Senior positions at Bankers Life, including Senior Director of Sales Operations & Technology and Director of Technology1
• Earlier roles at CNO Financial Group, starting as a Programmer Analyst in 20031

He holds a BS from Dominican University and an MBA from Purdue University.1 Parekh has also earned several professional certifications, including:

• Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) from LOMA
• Associate, Reinsurance Administration (ARA) from LOMA
• Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn1

Parekh has been recognized for his contributions to mobile technology, receiving awards such as the Platinum Award from MarCom Awards in 2012 and the Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards in 2014.1