Prudential Names Annuity Unit Executives

Richard Singmaster, a vice president, will manage sales through independent advisors and banks. He previously was a divisional sales manager in the same channel at American Skandia.

Stephen Long, a vice president, will manage sales through stockbrokers. He previously managed wirehouse and bank sales at Lincoln National Corp., Philadelphia.

James Novack, a vice president, will manage distribution through Prudential’s own agents. Novack previously was national sales manager for Prudential Annuities.

Christopher Allegro, previously a national sales desk manager at American Skandia, will manage the sales desks for the combined annuity organization. The sales desk offices are in Denver, Newark and Shelton.