CNO Financial Group is an Indiana‐based holding company that offers a range of insurance and retirement solutions through its operating subsidiaries. Its primary business activities include life insurance, annuities, and supplemental health insurance products designed to help individuals plan for retirement and manage health‐related expenses. The company serves middle‐income Americans, with particular emphasis on senior customers seeking guaranteed coverage and reliable income streams.
Originally founded as Conseco in 1979, the company underwent a financial restructuring and rebranded as CNO Financial Group in 2010. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, CNO Financial leverages both career agents and independent distribution relationships to reach policyholders across the United States. Its national footprint enables it to tailor product offerings to diverse regional markets and demographic groups.
CNO Financial’s three main operating segments each focus on distinct customer needs. Bankers Life provides life and health insurance solutions primarily to senior consumers through a dedicated career sales force. Washington National offers protection and savings products including annuities and life policies via independent agents and financial institutions. Colonial Penn markets final‐expense life insurance directly to consumers through advertising and call center channels. In addition, the company delivers claims administration and policy services to support its insurance operations.
Governed by an experienced board of directors and led by a senior management team with deep insurance expertise, CNO Financial Group emphasizes disciplined risk management, customer service excellence, and technology investments. This strategic focus aims to strengthen its market position, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain long‐term policyholder trust.