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Daniel L. Negin CLU, CIC

Marysville,MI

Summary

Results focused financial services professional with strength in executive leadership, business acumen, and culture building. Proven ability to inspire vision, implement strategic initiatives, and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and driving organizational impact.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Life Operations

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Member of Company's C-Suite executive team reporting to CEO of Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan.
  • Senior life executive leading all operational disciplines of $140M premium Life Company including actuarial, underwriting, claims, contact center, and post issue including tax compliance and reporting.
  • Senior life executive leading Cincinnati Equitable Life Insurance Company $40M in pre need and final expense premium based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Senior life executive leading Leaders Life Insurance Company $14M in work site premium located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Chaired Company's Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Committees along with voting member of Investment Committee.
  • Established clear vision, strategy, and tactical initiatives to build culture and team unification.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in 2 new product launches and technology enhancements.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills to inspire employees and build high performing teams across all 3 life companies.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Successfully grew year over year premium in all 3 life companies coupled with operational and profitability turnarounds with CELIC and Leaders Life.
  • Successfully led the sale of Leaders Life Insurance Company which closed on May 1, 2025.

Managing Partner - Southeast Region

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Member of field leadership team leading roughly 100 captive insurance advisors across six counties in the metropolitan Detroit market with approximately $250M in annual P&C Premium.
  • Led region's profitable growth initiatives through a successful restructuring of the auto book of business.
  • Led region's life insurance initiatives through a successful revitalization of life insurance education and production.
  • Led region's new agent training and development program.
  • Highly engaged in region's recruiting efforts.
  • Member of Company's Life Product Portfolio team which strategizes and balances needs in portfolio.

Managing Partner - Bay Thumb Region

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Member of field leadership team responsible for leading roughly 70 captive insurance advisors across eight counties in the Great Lakes Bay and Thumb Regions.
  • Led region's profitable growth initiatives through a successful restructuring of the property/casualty book of business.
  • Led region's life insurance initiatives through a successful revitalization of life insurance education and production.
  • Led region's new agent training and development program.
  • Highly engaged in region's recruiting efforts.
  • Member of Company's Life Product Portfolio team which strategizes and balances needs in portfolio.

Vice President

Bank of America
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Led a commercial banking portfolio of small ot mid size corporations ranging from lending, treasury management, and business strategic services.
  • Grew the portfolio from $15M in 2005 to $50M in 2010 in commercial loan outstandings.
  • Responsible for risk assessment and credit analysis of book of business through extensive field underwriting and financial analysis.
  • Assisted corporate clients with Mergers & Acquisitions through financing, networking, and advice.

Assistant Vice President

Fifth Third Bank
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Led a commercial banking portfolio of middle market size companies.

Commercial Account Officer

Comerica Bank
06.2000 - 01.2004
  • Led a commercial banking portfolio of middle market to large size companies.
  • Developed Mergers & Acquisitions skills through financing deals with private equity firms.
  • Developed financial analysis skills working with large syndicated bank deals and financing third party Banking institutions.
  • Formal credit training which entails accounting and financial analysis.

Investment Consultant

Comerica Securities
08.1998 - 01.2000
  • Assisted and advised clients with financial planning
  • Earned Series 7 and 63 Securities Licenses

Assistant Banking Center Manager

Comerica Bank
08.1996 - 08.1998
  • Member of banking center leadership team responsible for all branch operations.
  • Developed leadership skills through leading banking center staff.
  • Deepened product knowledge of retail banking products.

Education

BBA - Economics

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
08-1996

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Recruiting
  • Results-driven
  • Operations management
  • Underwriting / Risk Management
  • Sales leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Formal Credit Training
  • Accounting, Financial, and M&A

Certification

  • Chartered Life Underwriter - CLU
  • Certified Insurance Counselor - CIC
  • Life, Health, & Accident Licensed - Michigan
  • Property & Casualty Licensed - Michigan

Timeline

Vice President of Life Operations

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
08.2022 - 05.2025

Managing Partner - Southeast Region

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
01.2019 - 08.2022

Managing Partner - Bay Thumb Region

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
01.2011 - 01.2019

Vice President

Bank of America
01.2005 - 01.2011

Assistant Vice President

Fifth Third Bank
01.2004 - 01.2005

Commercial Account Officer

Comerica Bank
06.2000 - 01.2004

Investment Consultant

Comerica Securities
08.1998 - 01.2000

Assistant Banking Center Manager

Comerica Bank
08.1996 - 08.1998

BBA - Economics

Eastern Michigan University

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