Dan Towriss is a visionary leader and insurance industry veteran renowned for his exceptional expertise in transforming businesses, empowering people, and raising capital to drive growth and innovation. He is a founder and CEO of Group 1001, with over 28 years of proven experience in the life and annuity business. Dan has led several successful acquisitions and restructurings to revitalize insurance operating companies, improving income and capital levels to create long-term value and job growth.

Equally committed to empowering people across the globe, Dan invests in strategic partnerships and leverages the power of sports and education to transform communities and make the world a better place. His commitments include serving on impactful boards such as the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, RISE, and Indy Women in Tech to empower and create opportunities for underserved groups.

Prior to joining Group 1001, Dan held various executive positions with long-standing insurance enterprises such as AEGON, ING, and Lincoln National. Dan has a B.S. degree in Actuarial Science from Ball State University and is a credentialed actuary as a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.