Ameritas Appoints Jake McCoy as Vice President of Individual Actuarial to Drive Disability Income Growth
By Lauren Towner · 24 August 2026

Ameritas Chief Executive Officer Bob Jurgensmeier announces the following officer action.
Jake McCoy has been hired as the new vice president, actuarial, individual. He will lead financial strategy and support the growth and profitability of disability income business. McCoy has a four-year degree in actuarial science from the University of Northern Iowa. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Actuaries. Prior to joining Ameritas, McCoy held leadership positions at Principal Financial Group, Lincoln Financial and Equitable.
Companies in this story: PK Financial Group, Ameritas, Equitable Trust, University of Northern Iowa, Lincoln Financial, American Academy of Actuaries
People in this story: Jake McCoy, Bob Jurgensmeier