Symetra Announces Departure of Symetra Investment Management President Mark Hunt

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BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 13, 2026--

Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the departure of Symetra Investment Management (SIM) President Mark Hunt.

After more than 20 years investing for Symetra Financial and its affiliates and more recently for third-party clients, Mark Hunt recently stepped down as Symetra Investment Management’s first CEO, President, Chief Investment Officer and Chairman.

Mark oversaw the establishment of SIM in 2019 and subsequent substantial asset growth and expansion of investment offerings, which now cover many types of public and private fixed income, commercial mortgages, alternative investments, multi-sector portfolio management and hedging. SIM currently manages over $80 billion for affiliated Symetra Financial and Sumitomo Life accounts along with assets backing its inaugural CLO issuance in 2025.

About Symetra Investment Management

Founded in 2019, SIM is a registered investment advisor with approximately 150 employees. The Firm is headquartered in Farmington, Conn., and is solely owned by Symetra Financial Corporation. As of September 30, 2025, SIM manages approximately $86.3 billion in assets across Investment Grade Corporate Credit, High Yield, Bank Loans, Commercial Mortgage Loans, Private Placements, Structured Credit, and Alternatives.

For more information, visit https://www.symetra.com/symetra-investment-management/.

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