5Star Life Insurance Company Appoints John D. Naum Chief Financial Officer

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2025--

5Star Life Insurance Company (5Star Life), announced today the appointment of John D. Naum as Chief Financial Officer of 5Star Life Insurance Company (5Star Life), effective July 21, 2025.

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“We are thrilled to welcome John to our team," said General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.), President of 5Star Life. “He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in financial leadership that will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of our industry and implement the next phase of our enterprise strategic plan.”

Kimberley Wooding, retiring Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, “John and I have collaborated closely to ensure a smooth transition of the CFO role. I am confident that his financial acumen will support 5Star Life’s ongoing growth while preserving our financial strength.”

John Naum is a seasoned financial leader with more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. In his most recent position, John served as the Associate Vice President of Finance at United Educators Insurance, where he supported the CFO in overseeing financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and investment management. He led accounting and finance teams, collaborated with senior leadership and the Board, and drove operational improvements. His previous roles include CFO at Loggerhead, VP of Finance at Northern Neck Insurance, and finance leadership positions at Allianz, Genworth, DXC Technology, and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. John holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University and is a CPA.

“It is a privilege to step into this role with 5Star Life,” John stated. “I am committed to advancing the organization’s meaningful mission and supporting its strategic objectives.”

About 5Star Life Insurance Company

5Star Life Insurance Company is the life insurance underwriter for the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) member benefits and a growing provider of group and worksite voluntary insurance products. Its business model enables 5Star Life to serve the needs of a diverse clientele as an insurance provider to individuals and organizations and as a trusted partner to brokers. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, 5Star Life is currently licensed in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. 5Star Life was awarded on the Forbes World’s Best Insurance Companies 2023, 2024, and 2025 list.

John D. Naum, Chief Financial Officer of 5Star Life Insurance Company

MONTREAL (AP) — Mike Matheson and Juraj Slafkovsky scored goals 37 seconds apart to start the third period, propelling the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3 win over the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.

Alexandre Carrier scored twice in a 20-second span in the second period for Montreal, which rebounded from a 4-0 home-ice loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Noah Dobson and Oliver Kapanen also scored in the Canadiens' fourth straight win over the Canucks.

Jakub Dobes, making his first start since Jan. 1, stopped 20 shots for Montreal. Dobes defeated Vancouver for the second time in as many outings this season.

Elias Pettersson, Evander Kane and Max Sasson scored for the Canucks.

Vancouver has lost the first four games of its season-long six-game Eastern Conference road trip. Overall, the Canucks have lost seven straight and nine of their last 10.

Nikita Tolopilo made 35 saves in his first appearance in goal for Vancouver since Dec. 8.

The Belarusian goaltender was recalled Sunday under emergency conditions from the Canucks’ AHL affiliate.

Starter Thatcher Demko was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury he suffered in his team’s 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Demko returned to Vancouver to be further evaluated by the Canucks’ medical staff.

Vancouver scored the opening goal of the game for the first time in six games, marking their first lead in a game since Dec. 30.

Carrier’s first goal was his 100th career point. It also was the first career multigoal game for the 29-year-old blueliner.

Canucks: At Ottawa on Tuesday in the fifth game of a six-game trip.

Canadiens: At Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

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Montreal Canadiens' Alexandre Carrier, second from left, scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) as Canucks' Tom Willander (5) defends during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Max Sasson (63) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) watches the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens' Alexandre Texier (85) as Canucks' Marcus Pettersson (29) defends during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Alexandre Carrier (45) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo, bottom left, as Canucks' Tom Willander (5) defends during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)