ING U.S. Inc. announced that it has hired David Bedard as president of its Annuities business segment. In this role, Bedard is responsible for product, financial management and the operating performance of the fixed annuity business. He will also serve as a member of the Retirement Solutions executive team, collaborating on overall business strategy and direction.

Bedard brings a broad range of annuity and financial expertise to ING U.S. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership positions at insurance and financial services organizations. Most recently, Bedard was executive vice president of Global Annuities for The Hartford Financial Services Group after serving as the chief financial officer of that firm's wealth management business. Bedard, who will be based in ING U.S.'s Windsor, Conn., office, will report to Maliz Beams, chief executive officer of ING U.S. Retirement Solutions.

His appointment is effective January 28, 2013.