Cepek has been with Allianz Life since 2009, during which time she has managed a legal team handling business operations, product development, distribution, tax, and government relations. Before joining the company, she was a partner at Chicago’s Querrey & Harrow

She earned her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law and holds a BA in Political Science from Illinois Wesleyan University.
"Gretchen's extensive legal expertise, knowledge of the company, and work with new products, distribution channels and operations make her ideally suited for the general counsel's role. Gretchen's deep experience supervising legal teams and government relations activities will be invaluable as we work to further grow our business and drive sales," said White.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America offers a variety of annuities and life insurance products. The company is connected to Allianz SE, a financial services leader with an estimated 150,000 employees around the globe. More than 75 million private and corporate customers trust Allianz to serve them and their financial needs.