Brad Strickling
About Brad Strickling
Brad Strickling serves as Vice President and Senior Counsel at Protective Life, where he manages regulatory risk for the Executive Benefits division. He has extensive experience in legal support for business life insurance products and previously worked at Nationwide Financial and Cooper & Elliott, LLC.
Work at Protective Life
Brad Strickling serves as Vice President and Senior Counsel at Protective Life, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages regulatory risk specifically for the Executive Benefits division. His responsibilities include providing legal support for the development and distribution of business life insurance products, such as Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) and Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) policies. Additionally, he supports product development for Protective's life insurance and annuity offerings.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Financial
Before joining Protective Life, Brad Strickling worked at Nationwide Financial as Counsel from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years in this role, he was based in the Columbus, Ohio area. His work involved managing legal aspects related to financial products and services, contributing to his expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Legal Career at Cooper & Elliott, LLC
Brad Strickling began his legal career at Cooper & Elliott, LLC, where he worked as an Attorney from 2010 to 2014. His four years at the firm provided him with foundational experience in legal practice, particularly in areas relevant to business and financial law.
Education and Expertise
Brad Strickling holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Marketing and Logistics, along with a minor in Economics from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan Law School, where he earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.). His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both business and legal principles.