Insurtech Leader Ethos Adds Industry Veteran William Wheeler to Board of Directors
Ethos (NYSE:LIFE), a leading insurtech company, has announced the appointment of William J. Wheeler to its Board of Directors. Wheeler brings over 30 years of financial services leadership experience, having served as Vice Chairman of Athene Holding and President of Americas for MetLife.
Wheeler currently serves as a director at Evercore Inc., chairing its Audit Committee. He joins Ethos' distinguished board alongside co-founders Peter Colis and Lingke Wang, and representatives from Sequoia Capital, Accel, Guidewire Software, Twilio, and former PayPal executives.
Ethos utilizes proprietary technology and real-time data to streamline the life insurance application process, offering customers quick decisions through a digital application without requiring medical exams.
Ethos (NYSE:LIFE), una società leader nel settore insurtech, ha annunciato la nomina di William J. Wheeler nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Wheeler vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership dei servizi finanziari, avendo ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Presidente di Athene Holding e Presidente per le Americhe di MetLife.
Attualmente Wheeler è direttore di Evercore Inc., dove presiede il Comitato di Revisione Contabile. Si unisce al prestigioso consiglio di Ethos insieme ai co-fondatori Peter Colis e Lingke Wang, oltre a rappresentanti di Sequoia Capital, Accel, Guidewire Software, Twilio e ex dirigenti di PayPal.
Ethos utilizza una tecnologia proprietaria e dati in tempo reale per semplificare il processo di richiesta di assicurazioni sulla vita, offrendo ai clienti decisioni rapide tramite una domanda digitale senza la necessità di esami medici.
Ethos (NYSE:LIFE), una empresa líder en insurtech, ha anunciado el nombramiento de William J. Wheeler en su Junta Directiva. Wheeler aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en liderazgo en servicios financieros, habiendo sido Vicepresidente de Athene Holding y Presidente para las Américas de MetLife.
Actualmente, Wheeler es director en Evercore Inc., donde preside el Comité de Auditoría. Se une a la distinguida junta de Ethos junto a los cofundadores Peter Colis y Lingke Wang, así como representantes de Sequoia Capital, Accel, Guidewire Software, Twilio y ex ejecutivos de PayPal.
Ethos utiliza tecnología propia y datos en tiempo real para agilizar el proceso de solicitud de seguros de vida, ofreciendo a los clientes decisiones rápidas mediante una aplicación digital sin necesidad de exámenes médicos.
Ethos (NYSE:LIFE)는 선도적인 인슈어테크 기업으로서 William J. Wheeler를 이사회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Wheeler는 Athene Holding의 부회장과 MetLife 아메리카 지사 사장을 역임하며 30년 이상의 금융 서비스 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
현재 Wheeler는 Evercore Inc.의 이사로 재직 중이며, 감사위원회를 이끌고 있습니다. 그는 Ethos의 공동 창립자인 Peter Colis와 Lingke Wang, 그리고 Sequoia Capital, Accel, Guidewire Software, Twilio 및 전 PayPal 임원들과 함께 이사회에 합류합니다.
Ethos는 독자적인 기술과 실시간 데이터를 활용하여 생명보험 신청 과정을 간소화하며, 고객에게 의료 검진 없이 디지털 신청을 통해 신속한 결정을 제공합니다.
Ethos (NYSE:LIFE), une entreprise leader en insurtech, a annoncé la nomination de William J. Wheeler à son conseil d'administration. Wheeler apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience en leadership dans les services financiers, ayant été vice-président d'Athene Holding et président des Amériques chez MetLife.
Wheeler est actuellement administrateur chez Evercore Inc., où il préside le comité d'audit. Il rejoint le conseil distingué d'Ethos aux côtés des cofondateurs Peter Colis et Lingke Wang, ainsi que des représentants de Sequoia Capital, Accel, Guidewire Software, Twilio et d'anciens cadres de PayPal.
Ethos utilise une technologie propriétaire et des données en temps réel pour simplifier le processus de demande d'assurance vie, offrant aux clients des décisions rapides via une application numérique sans nécessiter d'examens médicaux.
Ethos (NYSE:LIFE), ein führendes Insurtech-Unternehmen, hat die Ernennung von William J. Wheeler in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Wheeler bringt über 30 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich mit und war Vizevorsitzender von Athene Holding sowie Präsident für die Americas bei MetLife.
Derzeit ist Wheeler Direktor bei Evercore Inc. und Vorsitzender des Prüfungsausschusses. Er ergänzt den angesehenen Ethos-Vorstand neben den Mitbegründern Peter Colis und Lingke Wang sowie Vertretern von Sequoia Capital, Accel, Guidewire Software, Twilio und ehemaligen PayPal-Führungskräften.
Ethos nutzt proprietäre Technologie und Echtzeitdaten, um den Antragsprozess für Lebensversicherungen zu vereinfachen und Kunden schnelle Entscheidungen über eine digitale Antragstellung ohne medizinische Untersuchungen zu ermöglichen.
- Addition of highly experienced insurance industry veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience
- Strategic expertise from leadership roles at major companies like Athene and MetLife
- Strengthened board composition with diverse industry representation
- None.
Former President of Athene brings decades of insurance, retirement, and financial services leadership to support Ethos’ next stage of growth
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethos, a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to democratize access to life insurance, today announced the appointment of William J. Wheeler to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wheeler, a seasoned executive with deep expertise across insurance, retirement services, and investment banking, joins Ethos’ distinguished board, further strengthening Ethos’ governance and strategic guidance as the company continues its rapid growth and innovation.
Mr. Wheeler brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the financial services industry. He most recently served as Vice Chairman of Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE:ATH-PA), a leading retirement services company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, following seven years as Athene’s President. Prior to Athene, Mr. Wheeler served as President of the Americas for MetLife, overseeing the company’s insurance and retirement business across the United States and Latin America, and earlier served as MetLife’s Chief Financial Officer. He currently serves as a director of Evercore Inc. (NYSE: EVR), chairing its Audit Committee and serving as a member of its Compensation Committee. Mr. Wheeler previously served on the boards of directors of Athora Holding Ltd. and Venerable Holdings Inc., both private insurance companies. He has also served on the American Council of Life Insurers. Mr. Wheeler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College, where he is the Chairman of its board of trustees, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
“I'm excited to join an organization which I believe will have a significant impact on how people obtain life insurance and other financial services,” said Mr. Wheeler.
With his addition, Mr. Wheeler joins a board that, along with co-founders Peter Colis and Lingke Wang, includes Sequoia Capital’s Roelof Botha, Accel’s Nate Niparko, Guidewire Software’s Priscilla Hung, Twilio’s Khozema Shipchandler, and former PayPal executive John Kunze.
“Bill is a seasoned operator with deep expertise in the insurance and retirement industries, and his track record of strategic leadership at some of the most respected companies in financial services will be invaluable to Ethos as we continue to expand our impact,” said Peter Colis, CEO of Ethos. “We are honored to welcome him to our Board, where his perspective and guidance will help us build on our momentum and deliver even greater value to the families we serve.”
Ethos leverages proprietary technology and predictive and real-time data to remove the friction from the life insurance application process, enabling customers to apply for coverage with a fully digital application with a few health questions that provides customers with decisions in minutes, without lengthy and invasive medical exams. By streamlining the process, Ethos helps more families gain peace of mind and long-term financial stability.
About Ethos
Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions — eliminating traditional barriers and making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Each month, Ethos issues billions in coverage, redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten.
Learn more at ethos.com.
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