New York Life Insurance Co. named Christopher O. Blunt a senior vice president of the company and the chief operating officer for its life and annuity operations.
Mr. Blunt had been an executive vice president of the company's New York Life Investment Management subsidiary, in charge of retail investments, marketing, and information technology. In his new position he succeeded Sam Goldfinger, who was named the senior adviser to Ted Mathas, the vice chairman of the board and chief operating officer of New York Life Insurance Co.
Mr. Blunt has worked for New York Life Investment Management since 2004. Previously he was a managing director with Goldman Sachs and chief marketing officer with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.
The promotion was announced Monday.
