Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Ohio National taps Huffman as vice chair, COO

life insurance

Ohio National Financial Services has promoted former Union Central Life president Gary “Doc” Huffman to vice chairman and chief operating officer, the life insurer announced Wednesday.

Huffman joined Ohio National as vice chairman, distribution, in August 2008. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of Cincinnati-based Union Central Life Insurance Co. and executive vice president and director of the UNIFI Mutual Holding Co.

“Doc has been instrumental in positioning Ohio National as an industry and marketplace leader – the ‘flight to quality’ company – during this very challenging time,” said David O’Maley, president and CEO, in a news release.

Ohio National, headquartered in Montgomery, offers life insurance, annuities and other financial products.