LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephanie Stearley is the new senior vice president, group, at Ameritas. She was previously vice president, policy services, group. Her new position was effective Sept. 20, 2026.

Stearley began her career at Ameritas in 1992 and enjoyed various group administration roles until she departed the company for Guardian Life Insurance in 1999. She rejoined Ameritas as a team leader in 2001 and has been in various leadership roles since. She has an associates degree from the Art Institute of Colorado and a four-year degree from Bellevue University. Stearley is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute, has an American Health Insurance Plans certification. She has also completed the Wharton Executive Education-LIMRA/LOMA Strategic Leadership Experience, an executive development program for senior leaders in the insurance and financial services industry.

"Stephanie has earned the respect of her fellow associates through her leadership, commitment and ability to bring people together to get things done," said Kelly Wieseler, executive vice president, group. "She has played an important role in helping our organization evolve and meet the changing needs of our customers. I'm confident she will continue building on that success as she leads operations in group and helps us deliver a strong experience for our customers and business partners."

About Ameritas
Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Founded in 1887, Ameritas and its subsidiaries offer a wide range of insurance and financial products and services to individuals, families and businesses. These products and services include life insurance; annuities; individual disability income insurance; group dental, vision and hearing care insurance; retirement plans; investments; asset management; and public finance. Securities offered through Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, and investment advisory services offered through Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. Visit ameritas.com to learn more.

Contact:
Derek Rayment, Sr. Media Relations Specialist
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
derek.rayment@ameritas.com

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