Ben Dodds
About Ben Dodds
Ben Dodds is a Channel Development Manager at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in Politics and Management, holding degrees from the University of Exeter and the University of Bath, and has played a key role in managing the RFP process for new Life Insurance distribution partners.
Work at Legal & General
Ben Dodds currently serves as the Channel Development Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process aimed at acquiring new Life Insurance distribution partners. His responsibilities also include devising and implementing new Life Insurance propositions with both new and existing partners. Prior to his current role, he worked as a New Business Market and Support Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and as a Marketing Assistant from 2013 to 2014, contributing to various initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Ben Dodds holds a B.A. Honours in Politics from the University of Exeter, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his education at the University of Bath, earning an MSc in Management from 2011 to 2012. His foundational education includes A Levels in Geography, Government and Politics, and History from The Skinners' School, completed between 1999 and 2006. This educational background provides him with a strong understanding of both political and management principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before joining Legal & General, Ben Dodds gained experience in the insurance sector as a Claims Handler at SAGA from 2010 to 2011. His early career also included a role as a Marketing Assistant at Legal & General, where he contributed to marketing initiatives. His diverse background in both claims handling and marketing has equipped him with a comprehensive perspective on the insurance industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Legal & General, Ben Dodds has developed narratives and presentations to support the acquisition of new partners in the Life Insurance sector. His involvement in managing the RFP process and implementing new propositions demonstrates his commitment to enhancing the company's distribution capabilities and partner relationships.