The American Council of Life Insurers has elected Dan Houston as its chairman for 2020. Houston, chairman, president and CEO of Des Moines-based Principal Financial Group, succeeds JoAnn Martin, CEO of Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. “Dan is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for solutions that help families address their financial and retirement security needs,” said Susan Neely, ACLI’s president and CEO. “Under his leadership, ACLI will advance the industry’s critical mission to help Americans build a financial safety net that protects them through all stages of life.” ACLI’s 280 member companies provide financial services for approximately 90 million American families.