Anthem, Inc. announced it has named Michael Malouf as the new president of the Dental business. Malouf will report to Pam Kehaly, president of Anthem Inc.’s Specialty Business and West Region. He will be responsible for managing the profit/loss for the Dental business, comprised of almost 9 million members, with accountability for product development, operations, underwriting, network development and strategy. Malouf will be based in the Eagan, Minnesota office.

Malouf joins Anthem after serving as president and CEO of Dearborn National Insurance Company – one of the largest domestic dental network and dental benefits providers in the country. Prior to that, he was President and CEO of Willis of Illinois, a large insurance consulting firm in Chicago. He joined Willis of Illinois after a long career at MetLife, where he led the company’s global strategies and worked in numerous positions in sales, national accounts, employee benefits and marketing.

“Malouf’s leadership skills and deep understanding of the benefits industry will be a considerable asset to the team and will help us continue setting new standards of excellence for years to come,” said Kehaly.

About Anthem, Inc.

Anthem is working to transform health care with trusted and caring solutions. Our health plan companies deliver quality products and services that give their members access to the care they need. With more than 68 million people served by its affiliated companies, including more than 37 million enrolled in its family of health plans, Anthem is one of the nation’s leading health benefits companies. For more information about Anthem’s family of companies, please visit www.antheminc.com/companies.