Barry Stowe

Barry Stowe (born November 1957) is an American business executive. He held senior positions at leading insurance companies, including Prudential plc and American International Group (AIG).

Early life and education

Barry Stowe was born in November 1957, a seventh-generation Nashvillian.

He is a graduate of Lipscomb Academy, and Lipscomb University, where he received a bachelor of arts in politics and classical studies in 1979. Stowe was named as Lipscomb’s alumnus of the year in 2009, and in 2014, the College of Business dedicated an auditorium in his honor.

Career In 1980, following Stowe’s graduation from Lipscomb, he joined Corroon & Black, a Nashville-based insurance firm that later merged with Willis Faber to form Willis Corroon Group.

In 1995, Stowe joined AIG where he held several senior positions, including being president of AIG Life Companies Accident & Health Worldwide, a Hong Kong-based business unit that generated over $2 billion of earnings in 2005.

Prudential

In 2006 Stowe joined the global insurer Prudential plc as chief executive officer of Prudential Corporation Asia, a subsidiary operating in 14 markets in Asia. During his tenure he led a transformation resulting in a material increase in profitability{Prudential plc Annual Report 2015}. In June 2015, after 20 years of experience in global markets, In 2018, he announced his retirement. Stowe was a member of the board of directors and the group executive committee of Prudential plc from October 2006 to December 2018. He still acts as a senior advisor for the group. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the 30% Club.{30% Club directory}

He previously served on the boards of Life Office Management Association (LOMA), American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), and numerous other organizations.

Personal life Barry Stowe has three daughters, all of whom reside in New York City.