Companion LifeInsurance Co. (SC) said April 1 that President Scott Hinton plans toretire at the end of 2016.

Philip Gardham, previously the vice president for specialty markets,has been promoted immediately to COO. He will become president of the company effectiveJan. 1, 2017.

Jon Anderson was also promoted to COO of specialty markets, andMark Smidt was promoted to vice president of specialty markets.