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Personnel News: Hartford, Hancock, Symetra, Others (National Underwriter)

• Symetra Life Insurance Company, Bellevue, Wash., has appointed Richard LaVoice as executive vice president, sales and distribution for life insurance and annuity products.
• Transamerica Retirement Services has named Paul Patitucci regional vice president in its northeastern region. He will oversee sales and distribution in eastern Pennsylvania for Transamerica Retirement, part of Transamerica Life Insurance Co., Los Angeles.