Kansas City Life Announces Election of Philip A. Williams as Senior Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Director

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City Life Insurance Company (the "Company") announced today that Philip A. Williams has been elected to the Board of Directors.  Mr. Williams was also elected to serve as Senior Vice President, Finance.    

Mr. Williams joined Kansas City Life in 2002 and has served as Vice President, Securities, since 2003.  Mr. Williams had extensive insurance and banking experience prior to joining Kansas City Life and prior experience as Chief Financial Officer in the banking industry.

President, CEO and Chairman of the Board R. Philip Bixby stated that: "Phil has demonstrated through his tenure at Kansas City Life that he has the investment knowledge and financial leadership to help the Company continue its promise of providing Security Assured to our customers."

Mr. Williams will fill the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Tracy W. Knapp.  The term of the vacancy expires in April 2018.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company KCLI was established in 1895 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.  The Company's primary business is providing financial protection through the sale of life insurance and annuities.  The Company operates in 49 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.kclife.com.

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SOURCE Kansas City Life Insurance Company