LOMA Presents Education Award to Henry G. Hagan

Atlanta, GA – September 21, 2007 – LOMA, the leading trade association to the international insurance and financial services industry and worldwide leader in learning and professional development, is pleased to announce Henry G. Hagan, FLMI, CLU, LLIF, the CEO of Monumental Life and President, Monumental Division, AEGON USA is the recipient of the 2007 LOMA Education Award. Hagan accepted the award at the LOMA Annual Conference & Conferment on September 17, 2007, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

The LOMA Education Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding lifelong contribution to LOMA's education programs and to raising the caliber of professionalism in the insurance and financial services industry education as a whole.

As a member of LOMA’s Board of Directors from 1998 to 2004, Hagan personally raised awareness of the value of LOMA learning and development programs and increased usage of those programs in AEGON operations around the world. A strong champion of online learning, Hagan strategic vision as a board member helped position LOMA as the ‘state-of-the-art’ leader in e-learning for the financial services industry. Hagan currently serves the industry as a co-chair of the “Task Force for the Future” which has among its objectives improving the financial literacy of all Americans and increasing consumer awareness of the essential role of insurance.

Hagan joined Monumental Life in 1981 as assistant vice president for new market development, Hagan rose steadily in the ranks and, in 1996, was elected the company's executive vice president and chief operating officer. He became CEO, Monumental Life in 1998 and also serves as President, Monumental Division, AEGON USA.  

“The vision, leadership, and service of Henry Hagan have been crucial to advancing learning and development initiatives in our industry around the world,” said Thomas P. Donaldson, FLMI, CLU, CEO of LOMA. “We are grateful for his many contributions and ongoing support.”