Tracie Foster Appointed New CDIA President

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Disability Income Awareness (CDIA) is pleased to announce that Tracie Foster has been appointed President, effective November 1, 2026. Foster succeeds Bob Herum, a longtime disability insurance industry leader who is retiring after serving as CDIA president for three years.

"Tracie brings deep expertise that will build on the great progress made in advancing the CDIA," said Scott Delisi, CDIA Board Chair. "She will help advance the CDIA's mission for our membership organizations and consumers. We're also deeply grateful to Bob Herum, an exceptionally effective president who will be greatly missed."

Outgoing president Bob Herum added: "Leading the CDIA has been a privilege, and I'm grateful to our board and members for their support. Together, we've significantly expanded our reach among consumers, employers, and advisors, grown our membership, and strengthened our resources. Tracie's expertise and passion for this work make her the right leader for CDIA's next chapter."

"I've spent my career helping people understand what's at stake if a disability keeps them from working," said Foster. "I'm excited to build on CDIA's work to reach more employers, advisors, and working Americans with the message that protecting their income matters.

Foster previously served as AVP, Group Protection Products and Regional/National Markets Management, at Lincoln Financial. She was Director, Market Segment, at The Standard, where she led the integration of Anthem Life's life, disability, and absence products. Before that, she spent nearly 17 years at Anthem, leading product and business development for its life and disability portfolio. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at CIGNA Group Insurance and Integrated DisAbility Resources. She also spent 16 years at Hartford Life, where she managed the group disability product portfolio.

About the Council for Disability Income Awareness (CDIA)
The CDIA is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers, employers, and advisors make informed decisions about the financial risks of disability during their working years. Learn more at thecdia.org.

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The Council for Disability Income Awareness
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SOURCE The Council for Disability Income Awareness