5Star Life Insurance Company Appoints Ronald R. Gendreau Chair of the Board

Gendreau’s extensive expertise to contribute to 5Star Life’s strategic direction

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--5Star Life Insurance Company (5Star Life) announced today the appointment of Ronald R. Gendreau as Chair of its board of directors, effective January 1, 2026.

“We are pleased to elevate Ron to the role of Chair of 5Star Life board of directors. His combination of deep industry experience and intimate knowledge of 5Star Life will guide our strategic efforts as we position 5Star Life for future growth,” said General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.), Chairman and President of 5Star Life’s affiliate, Armed Forces Benefit Association, and President of 5Star Life.

Ron began his insurance career as an actuary in 1976. He served in leadership roles at Travelers Insurance, Unum, Colonial Life, and The Hartford for 40 years, gaining experience in the Individual, Worksite and Group Life Insurance markets. He joined the 5Star Life Board in 2013 and has served as Lead Independent Director since 2018.

"I am honored to take on this new role and look forward to collaborating with the leadership team to advance 5Star Life's mission and drive innovation across its product offerings," stated Ron Gendreau.

About 5Star Life

5Star Life Insurance Company (5Star Life) is the primary underwriter of the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) member policies. In addition, it extends the enterprise’s mission to civilians serving our country in the workplace. As a growing provider of group and worksite voluntary products, 5Star Life serves a diverse clientele as an insurance provider to individuals and organizations and as a trusted advisor to brokers. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, 5Star Life is currently licensed in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.

About Armed Forces Benefit Association

With the support of the General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) was established in 1947 in the basement of the Pentagon to ease the strain on military members and their families who, at the time, could not purchase life insurance that would pay a death benefit if the member was killed in combat. Today, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, AFBA continues to honor its mission, in war and peace, promoting the welfare of its members by providing survivor and other benefits to those who serve this great nation, including members of the uniformed services, first responders, government employees, and their families. AFBA has 915,000 members with $57 billion in death benefits in force and has paid $2 billion of death benefits since inception. AFBA death benefits are primarily underwritten by its affiliate, 5Star Life Insurance Company (a Lincoln, Nebraska domiciled company). AFBA is not affiliated with any government agency.