NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the nation’s largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced it has appointed Marc Costantini Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Robert Broatch who is retiring from the company after serving as CFO for the past 12 years. Mr. Costantini will report to Deanna Mulligan, Guardian’s President and Chief Executive Officer.<br /><br />“We are pleased to welcome Marc to Guardian. His distinguished career in finance and general management will serve our company well as we continue to evolve to meet the changing demands of today’s customers,” said Ms. Mulligan. “We thank Bob for his many valuable contributions to help maintain Guardian’s financial strength and competitive position over the past decade.”<br /><br />Mr. Costantini brings over 25 years of experience in both financial and business management to Guardian. He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at Manulife Financial Corporation and was a member of Manulife’s Management Committee. Mr. Costantini was previously CFO of John Hancock and President of John Hancock Annuities.<br /><br />Mr. Costantini received his Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Concordia in Montreal. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Canadian Institute of Actuaries and a member of the Academy of Actuaries.<br /><br />About Guardian<br /><br />A mutual insurer founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries are committed to protecting individuals, business owners and their employees with life, disability income and dental insurance products, and offer funding vehicles for 401(k) plans, annuities and other financial products. Guardian operates one of the largest dental networks in the United States, and protects more than eight million employees and their families at over 115,000 companies. The company has approximately 5,000 employees in the United States and a network of over 3,000 financial representatives in more than 80 agencies nationwide. For more information about Guardian, please visit www.GuardianLife.com.