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Gary Bhojwani

Chief Executive Officer & Director, Cno Financial

Search every verified Gary Bhojwani interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Gary Bhojwani, chief executive officer of CNO Financial Group, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 results during an earnings call on July 29, 2026. He noted that operating earnings per share rose 45% in the quarter, total new annualized premiums grew 7%, and annuity collections reached a record $536 million. He also acknowledged that life insurance new annualized premiums decreased 9% due to lower direct-to-consumer sales, and he attributed potential quarterly variability to shifting consumer media habits. The company raised its full-year 2026 operating earnings per share guidance and reported a 5% increase in book value per share to $39.92. During the call, Bhojwani addressed a question about long-term care margins, which have been strong and improving for several years. He stated that the company reviews the underlying claim experience quarterly and conducts a more detailed annual review in the third quarter. He also explained that CNO sells annuities only through captive distribution and focuses on the middle-income market, which he said insulates the company from competitive pressures, noting that its primary competition is often a bank certificate of deposit rather than other financial players.

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