Insurance product provider, Dearborn National, has appointed Will Barnes as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.

As a member of the senior management team, Barnes' responsibilities include managing and directing the legal, regulatory and industry relationships for the Dearborn National brand companies and their subsidiary and affiliated operations. In addition, he will serve as corporate secretary and be responsible for board of director functions.

Prior to joining Dearborn National, Barnes was general counsel of Sterling Life Insurance Company, where he was engaged in all major decisions relevant to strategy, operations, marketing and risk management. Previously, he was associate general counsel with WellPoint (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield), where he advised on all aspects of health insurance operations, as well as transactions and compliance.