CNO Financial GroupInc. said April 11 that it has appointed Gary Bhojwani president, effective April 18, and executive vice presidentand CFO, effective immediately.

Additionally, the company said that Chief Business Officer ScottPerry has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities.

Bhojwani most recently served as a member of the board of managementat Allianz Group's , chairman of Allianz ofAmerica, Allianz Life Insurance Co. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. from 2012 to2015.

Helding was most recently senior vice president of treasury andinvestor relations and also oversaw the financial operations of CNO Financial onan interim basis.