Dallas, Jan 24 — Sunflower Bank, N.A. (“Sunflower Bank”) announces the launch of Sunflower Insurance Solutions Inc. (“Sunflower Insurance Solutions”), a wholly owned subsidiary, that provides businesses and high-net-worth individuals with insurance and wealth planning strategies, including risk management, liquidity planning, and tax-efficient wealth transfer.
“The launch of Sunflower Insurance Solutions marks an exciting step in expanding our ability to deliver comprehensive financial strategies,” said John E. Sawyer, Director of Private Banking & Wealth Management at Sunflower Bank. “We are equally pleased to welcome Catherine Runge, Director of Insurance Strategies, to lead this initiative. Her twenty plus years of expertise and client-focused approach will be instrumental in building innovative insurance solutions that complement our wealth management offerings.”
Sunflower Insurance Solutions offers specialized programs for both corporate and personal needs:
For Businesses: Key person and buy/sell planning, executive benefits, corporate benefit programs, and liquidity strategies designed to support operational continuity and talent retention.
For Individuals: Life, long-term care, and disability coverage, as well as estate planning and generational wealth transfer solutions.
Sunflower Insurance Solutions has also entered into a strategic partnership with Lion Street, an Austin-based financial services company. Through this collaboration, Sunflower Insurance Solutions gains access to Lion Street’s network of independent firms and advanced resources, enabling the delivery of sophisticated planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
Bob Carter, Founder and CEO of Lion Street, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are pleased to welcome Sunflower Insurance Solutions to the Lion Street community,” said Carter. “Their commitment to delivering client-centered, comprehensive insurance and wealth planning strategies aligns greatly with our mission. This partnership permits powerful capabilities in advanced planning expertise, access to carriers, technology, and resources to serve sophisticated business owners and high-net-worth families at the highest level.”