LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions, a long-standing voluntary benefits carrier, has hired Lance Epstein as Regional Sales Director in the Capitol area. The announcement was made by Jack Waldie, Senior Regional Vice President, Eastern Region.

Epstein was hired to develop and implement custom-based insurance solutions for Trustmark’s existing broker relationships in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, as well as expand Trustmark’s voluntary group and worksite distribution throughout the territory. His office is located in Richmond, Va.

“We are excited to have a person of Lance’s caliber on our sales team,” said Waldie. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in the voluntary benefits arena, with many strong relationships within the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia marketplaces.”

Epstein has more than 20 years of experience in voluntary benefits and most recently worked at Allstate as a Regional Sales Director. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in Communications.

Interested brokers and enrollment firms can reach Epstein at 804-364-9693 or lance.epstein@trustmarksolutions.com.

About Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions

Trustmark has more than a century of experience in voluntary benefits. It provides the resources that employers need to enhance their benefit plans, and that employees need to make knowledgeable decisions and gain vital financial protection. Trustmark is known for its innovative products, service and billing capabilities and takes pride in finding solutions to match brokers’ and employers’ needs. Trustmark Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Trustmark Mutual Holding Company, which is rated A- (Excellent) for insurer financial strength by A.M. Best and has more than $2 billion in assets and more than 2 million covered lives or plan participants. For more information, visit www.trustmarksolutions.com.