JAB Insurance Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments

JAB Insurance has announced the addition of Jin Chang as a Partner and the appointment of three new executives, alongside four independent directors, to bolster its leadership and governance as it expands its footprint in the U.S. insurance market.

June 4, 2025
JAB Insurance Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments

JAB Insurance has taken significant steps to enhance its leadership and governance structure by welcoming Jin Chang as a Partner and introducing three new executives to its team. Chang, with over 30 years of insurance experience, joins from Athene, Apollo Global Management’s U.S. Insurance and Retirement Business, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to JAB Insurance. This move is part of JAB's strategy to build a differentiated life insurance platform.

In addition to Chang, the firm has appointed Guillaume Briere-Giroux, Andrew Taktajian, and Kyle Hales in key roles, each bringing decades of industry experience and specialized skills to the table. These appointments are aimed at strengthening JAB's operational capabilities and strategic support for its management teams, following the acquisition of Family Life in Texas and the pending acquisition of Prosperity Life.

Furthermore, JAB Insurance has established an independent Board, appointing four seasoned professionals with extensive insurance and financial services backgrounds. This initiative underscores JAB's commitment to best-in-class corporate governance and its ambition to build a leading global life insurance platform. With these strategic hires and governance enhancements, JAB Insurance is poised to significantly impact the U.S. insurance market, managing over $25 billion in policyholder reserves and serving 1 million policyholders.