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Chris Seistrup promoted to Royal Neighbors of America Chief Operating Officer - 03/02/10
(Rock Island, IL) – Royal Neighbors of America announced the promotion of Chris Seistrup to Chief Operating Officer, effective on February 14, 2010. In his new role, he will oversee the organization’s national sales operations and the customer support, member services, claims, document management, and underwriting departments.
Mr. Seistrup began his tenure with Royal Neighbors of America in August 2007, as the National Sales Executive. A 30-year veteran of the insurance industry, he has extensive experience in sales, operations, and underwriting. Prior to joining Royal Neighbors, he held executive positions at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company in California, Vik Brothers Insurance Company in North Carolina, and Crum & Forster Insurance Company in New Jersey. Mr. Seistrup has recently served on the Board of Directors of The San Diego Burn Institute. An Illinois native, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in marketing from Northern Illinois University.
“Chris was instrumental in our record-breaking life insurance and annuity sales in 2009,” said Cynthia Tidwell, Royal Neighbors President/CEO. “Under his leadership, we successfully expanded our product distribution system and now have nearly 5,000 agents selling our insurance offerings nationwide. His expertise and experience in the insurance field will help us continue the growth we’ve seen in the past few years.”
As a non-profit fraternal organization, Royal Neighbors of America exists for the benefit of its members. It offers insurance products to fulfill a variety of needs for growth, savings, and protection. Members also receive valuable member benefits and can participate in volunteer activities through the organization’s local chapters to make a difference in their communities. The organization’s philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women’s lives through its national programs and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with branch offices in Mesa, AZ, and Austin, TX, Royal Neighbors serves more than 225,000 members and is licensed to do business in 42 states and the District of Columbia.
For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit www.royalneighbors.org.
