CNO Financial Group HR chair Nina Henderson to retire; $0.17 quarterly dividend set

CNO board reshuffle as long-serving HR chair steps down

CNO Financial Group says director Nina Henderson is retiring from the board at the conclusion of the company’s annual meeting on May 12, 2026, marking a notable governance change for the Indianapolis-based insurer. Henderson, who joined the board in 2012, serves as chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and as a member of the Investment Committee, and the company highlights her 14 years of service and experience in customer insights, operations and human capital management.

The departure removes a long-tenured lead on compensation and human capital oversight at a time when insurers face ongoing scrutiny over talent, agent distribution and executive pay. Board Chair Dan Maurer thanks Henderson for strengthening CNO’s governance and says the remaining directors will continue oversight, with the company nominating the nine other current directors for re-election at the annual meeting. The board will comprise nine directors after her retirement.

CNO frames the change as part of normal board succession rather than a disruption, noting the company’s continued focus on governance and its distribution network. Management emphasizes continuity in committee responsibilities and oversight even as the board composition shifts, underscoring the role of board governance in supporting long‑term strategic priorities for serving middle‑income customers.

Dividend and annual meeting details

CNO concurrently declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026. The insurer also schedules a virtual annual meeting at 8:00 a.m. ET on May 12, 2026, with holders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026 eligible to participate, vote and submit questions.

Company profile and strategic emphasis

CNO describes its business as securing the future of middle‑income America through life and health insurance, annuities and financial services under brands including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. The company notes it holds about 3.2 million policies, $38.8 billion in total assets, roughly 3,300 associates, 5,000 exclusive agents and more than 7,000 independent partner agents, and presents the governance updates and dividend as part of efforts to support long‑term financial stability and customer focus.