John Kuk

Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Distribution Officer - Traditional Life & Annuity at Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

Overview

John Kuk holds the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Distribution Officer for Traditional Life & Annuity at Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York[1]. Kuk has progressed through several roles at the organization, including Regional Vice President from May 2017 to July 2022[5] and Vice President of National Sales for Individual Solutions and Agency Head from August 2022 to December 2023[4]. In the current role beginning January 2024[3], Kuk leads efforts to expand the business nationally[2]. Kuk earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Rhode Island between 1987 and 1991[7] and holds a Series 63 qualification from FINRA[9]. Kuk is also listed as co-founder of Charlottesville Blues FC as of September 2023[6] and is pursuing a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance Essentials from LOMA, expected in June 2025[8].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [4]

As the Chief Marketing and Distribution Officer for Traditional Life & Annuity with Security Mutual Life, I am leading the efforts to transform and grow our business nationally while honoring our 1886 commitment to policyholders. Relationship-driven, I'm a believer that strong, deep connections are the foundation of meaningful business success. Sales strategy, marketing, business development and sales have always been areas of of excellence. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with organizations to create and develop realistic and sustainable growth through "good" business. Collaboration and i…

Career history

  1. Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Distribution Officer - Traditional Life & AnnuityJan 2024 to presentSecurity Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
  2. Vice President, National Sales - Individual Solutions and Agency HeadAug 2022 to Dec 2023Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
  3. Regional Vice PresidentMay 2017 to Jul 2022Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
  4. Co-FounderSep 2023 to presentCharlottesville Blues FC

Education

  1. Bachelor of Arts, Communications1987 - 1991University of Rhode Island
  2. Certificate in Regulatory Compliance Essentials, Regulatory Compliance at LOMAJun 2025
  3. Series 63 at FINRA Qualification ExamsJul 2014

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