Nationwide Appoints New Leaders to Bolster Group Benefits and Annuity Divisions

Nationwide has announced strategic appointments within its Group Benefits and Annuity divisions, aiming to bolster leadership across its operations. Amy Mattingly will now lead the Group Benefits Distribution unit, a move designed to enhance Nationwide's position in the stop loss and program managed solutions markets, particularly targeting small to mid-sized businesses.

Since joining Nationwide in 2007, Mattingly has demonstrated robust leadership and partnership-building skills, crucial in her previous roles. She previously spearheaded the advisory annuity distribution channel, playing a key role in developing strategies and partnerships with outsourced insurance desks and registered investment advisors.

This leadership overhaul follows Nationwide's acquisition of Allstate Benefits' group health businesses in mid-2025, which expanded its offerings in the self-funded and stop loss insurance solutions sector. The acquisition aligns with Nationwide’s strategy to establish itself as a leader in the stop loss insurance industry.

In related news, Ann Raible and Brad Carrier have been appointed to jointly lead the Nationwide Annuity distribution team. This strategic move is intended to promote collaboration and drive sustained growth and innovation within the annuity sector. Raible and Carrier bring over two decades of leadership experience in the financial services and annuity industries.

Ann Raible is tasked with managing the advisory annuity distribution channel, overseeing commission and fee-based annuities across various platforms such as registered investment advisors and independent marketing organizations. Her tenure with Nationwide began in 2006, during which she has held significant roles in business development and advisory solutions.

Brad Carrier will continue his stewardship of the brokerage annuity distribution channel, which involves managing annuity distribution through broker-dealer platforms. Carrier’s career at Nationwide started in 1999, leading to his current role as divisional vice president after holding multiple positions.

Nationwide remains a significant player in the U.S. annuity market, ranking among the top 10 sellers of annuity products according to LIMRA’s 2025 rankings. With these leadership advancements, Nationwide is set to align its growth objectives with evolving market dynamics, thereby enhancing its service offerings in the insurance and financial services sectors.