Rodney O. Martin Jr.

Chief Executive Officer
ING U.S.

Rodney Martin Jr. is chief executive officer of ING U.S. In this role, Martin is responsible for the overall strategy and performance of ING’s U.S.-based operations.

A veteran of the insurance and financial services industry with over 36 years of high-profile experience, Martin joined ING in April of 2011. He began his insurance career as an agent with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he served over 20 years in various marketing and management positions. Martin ultimately advanced to become president of Connecticut Mutual Insurance Services.

In 1995, Martin joined American General Life where he ran the U.S life insurance businesses until it was acquired by American International Group, Inc. (AIG) in 2001. At AIG, he held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as chairman of the International Life and Retirement Services businesses and chairman of American International Assurance (AIA).

Martin received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y., and is also a Fellow, Life Underwriter Training Council (LUTCF). He has served on the board of directors of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) and LIMRA.