Citizens, Inc. announced that Jeffery P. Conklin will serve as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer, in addition to his existing role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, effective March 27, 2019, until a new Chief Financial Officer has been appointed. Mr. Conklin joined the Company in May 2017 and has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer of the Company since September 2017. Prior to assuming his current position, Mr. Conklin served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer from May 2017 to September 2017.

Kay E. Osbourn will transition to the role of Head of Financial Reporting and step aside as the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective March 27, 2019.