John Jonassen

Overview

John Jonassen holds the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriter and Head of Claims at Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York [1][2]. Jonassen has served in this role since August 2021 [2], having previously held the title of Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriter at the same organization beginning in January 2019 [3]. Prior to joining Security Mutual, Jonassen worked as Vice President of Strategy and Underwriting Operations at EMSI from February 2016 to January 2019 [4], and as Chief Underwriter at DBS Diversified Brokerage Services from February 2013 to February 2016 [5]. Jonassen's earlier career included positions as Senior Underwriting Consultant at Crump Life Insurance Services from August 2005 to February 2013 [6] and as Underwriting Consultant at Hartford Life from August 1996 to August 2005 [7]. Jonassen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with emphasis on finance and a minor in accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato [8].

Career history

1. Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriter and Head of ClaimsAug 2021 to presentSecurity Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
2. Senior Vice President, Chief UnderwriterJan 2019 to presentSecurity Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
3. EVice President, Strategy and Underwriting OperationsFeb 2016 to Jan 2019EMSI
4. DDChief UnderwriterFeb 2013 to Feb 2016DBS Diversified Brokerage Services
5. CLSr. Underwriting ConsultantAug 2005 to Feb 2013Crump Life Insurance Services
6. HLUnderwriting ConsultantAug 1996 to Aug 2005Hartford Life

Education

1. BS, Business Administration with emphasis on finance and minor in accountingMinnesota State University, Mankato