For Immediate Release

BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY COMPANY PROMOTES ROBERT CARDONA TO MANAGE BRANCH SALES OFFICE IN TEXAS Lubbock, TX (February 21, 2011) – Bankers Life and Casualty Company, a national life and health insurer, promoted Robert Cardona to branch sales manager of its sales office at 4630 50th Street in Lubbock, Texas. “We’re proud to see Robert take on this new role,” commented Chris Lewis, a regional director for Bankers’ South Central Sales Territory. “I’m confident that his knowledge and experience will serve him well as he leads our sales team in Lubbock.” Cardona, a resident of Lubbock, came on board with the sales office in 2006. He held the positions of field trainer, unit sales supervisor and unit sales manager prior to his promotion to branch sales manager. “I’m excited to be here and look forward to supporting our team as they serve the insurance needs of those in West Texas,” said Cardona.

For more information about Bankers Life and Casualty or for direct media inquiries, please contact: Barbara Ciesemier Bankers Life and Casualty Company Ph: 312-396-7461 Email: Barbara.Ciesemier@CNOinc.com Bankers Life and Casualty was established in 1879 in Chicago, IL. Bankers Life and Casualty Company focuses on the insurance needs of the retirement market. The nationwide company, a subsidiary of CNO Financial Group, Inc., offers a broad portfolio of life and health insurance retirement product designed especially for seniors.