Christopher Bernish has been promoted to Vice President – General Manager for the Marine and Powersports Division of the Asset Protection Division of Protective Life.  Bernish previously served as the Vice President of Sales.

"Chris' previous experience and prior roles with Protective along with his extensive knowledge of the industry makes him uniquely qualified to lead our marine and powersports business," said Scott Karchunas, Executive Vice President, Asset Protection Division.

Bernish has been with the Marine and Powersports operations, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, for seven years.   A graduate of Illinois State University, with a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University, Bernish has served in a variety of roles with several Fortune 500 companies managing sales, marketing, customer support and technical operations before joining Protective in 2004.

About Protective:
Protective’s Asset Protection Division is one of the five operating divisions within Protective. The Asset Protection Division offers its products and services through automobile, marine, RV, and power sports dealers. Through these business partners, the Asset Protection Division offers consumers protection against unwanted losses they may experience after purchasing and financing major consumer assets such as automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles.  The Asset Protection Division is consistently investing in superior products and services through underwriting, administering and marketing its own programs. These programs include extended service contracts, GAP coverage, and credit insurance.

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