GainbridgeSM Appoints Peter Bishop as Vice President of Marketing

ZIONSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gainbridge^SM, one of the largest issuers of annuities without agents or commissions, has appointed Peter Bishop as Vice President of Marketing. Bishop brings more than 15 years of experience in financial services and software marketing.

Bishop will lead Gainbridge’s brand strategy, integrated marketing, lifecycle marketing, measurement, and Martech infrastructure. He reports to Derek Towriss, President of Gainbridge.

“Peter is a data-driven marketing leader who is strong at both setting strategy and executing it,” said Towriss. “He's as comfortable building a campaign from the ground up as he is leading the team that runs it. That combination is exactly what we need as we scale, and I'm confident he will be central to accelerating our growth.”

Most recently, Bishop served as Chief Marketing Officer at HighTechLending, Inc., an FHA-approved mortgage lender and direct lender, where he oversaw customer acquisition, performance and lifecycle marketing, public relations, and third-party origination. Before that, he was Chief Marketing Officer for Plymouth Rock Assurance and Vice President of Performance Marketing at EverQuote, Inc. Earlier, he co-founded Digital Takeout and served as its Chief Operating Officer.

“I’m honored to join Gainbridge’s leadership team and be part of an organization that is committed to its members,” Bishop said. “I look forward to partnering with teams across the organization to strengthen our brand, elevate our story, and help more Americans grow their savings through annuities.”

About Gainbridge

Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC (“Gainbridge”) launched in 2018 to sell annuities directly to members, with no agents and no commissions. Our mission is to help Americans secure their futures with transparent rates, minimal stress, and a U.S.-based support team that is available whenever someone wants to talk to a person. Gainbridge and its affiliated insurance company, Gainbridge Life Insurance Company, are headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. Learn more at gainbridge.com or connect with Gainbridge on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

About Group 1001

Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001 Insurance” or “Group 1001”) is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. Our online investing platform gives individuals control over their savings. Our technology and innovation help companies succeed. And our strategic partnerships bring people together through education and sports.

As of June 30, 2026, Group 1001 Insurance had more than 1,500 employees and combined assets under management of $87.1 billion and provides over 540,000 active annuity contracts and life insurance policies. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge^SM, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, and the RVI Group, among others.