Erich Sternberg Joins Trustmark as President of Voluntary Benefits and Chief Strategy Officer

LAKE FOREST, ILL – Erich Sternberg has joined national employee benefits provider Trustmark Mutual Holding Company as President of Voluntary Benefits and Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Slawin. In this role, Sternberg will lead the company's efforts in expanding its voluntary benefits offerings and driving strategic growth initiatives.

With more than 25 years of experience in life and health insurance, Sternberg brings a strong legacy of business development, operational expertise, and digital innovation to Trustmark. His leadership across multiple roles has shaped advancements in voluntary and employee benefits, life insurance, and strategy. Known for championing customer-focused solutions, Sternberg is poised to help Trustmark expand its suite of flexible, comprehensive benefit offerings for clients.

"We are thrilled to welcome Erich Sternberg to the Trustmark team," said Slawin. "His extensive industry experience and strategic insights will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our voluntary benefits offerings and pursue new growth opportunities. We are confident that Erich's leadership will help drive our company forward and strengthen our position in the market."

Sternberg most recently served as Senior Vice President and Head of the Workforce Benefits Division at Pacific Life, where he led the successful creation and launch of their employee benefits business. Prior to that, he joined Kemper to lead their Life and Health Division. He got his start in the industry when he joined Starmount, the dental and vision insurance company. He became President and then CEO prior to the company's sale to Unum. While there, he helped lead the company through more than two decades of double-digit growth.

"I am honored to join Trustmark and take on this exciting role," said Sternberg. "I look forward to working with a talented team to grow and enhance our position in a competitive market. As a more than 100-year-old mutual company with a unique and desirable array of products and strong reputation for service excellence, the foundation is in place to enable an evolution of Trustmark’s portfolio to benefit our clients and partners."

Sternberg earned his MBA degree from Columbia Business School and graduated magna cum laude with a BA degree from Princeton University. He is a member of the ACLI’s Group Insurance Executive Council and LIMRA’s Workforce Benefits Advisory Board. 

About Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
Trustmark, through its operating divisions and subsidiaries, offers specialized expertise in voluntary benefits, self-funded health plan design and administration for smaller employers, and in-person and virtual corporate and community fitness solutions. Trustmark’s commitment to building long-term trusted relationships helps people, businesses and communities thrive. Trustmark: benefits beyond benefits.