Roland Fawthrop
About Roland Fawthrop
Roland Fawthrop is the Head of Health and Worksite Products at MassMutual, overseeing a diverse portfolio and leading strategic initiatives in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Title
Roland Fawthrop serves as the Head Of Health And Worksite Products at MassMutual. His role involves managing the design, pricing, and profitability of several product lines including long-term care, individual disability income insurance, and worksite insurance products.
Company
MassMutual, based in the Springfield, Massachusetts Area, is where Roland Fawthrop has held multiple roles since 1999. In his current position as Head Of Health And Worksite Products, he manages a portfolio that includes over 400,000 customers.
Education and Expertise
Roland Fawthrop studied Pure and Applied Mathematics at Boston University, where he earned a BA. He further advanced his leadership skills through the Executive Education Program - Excellence in Leadership at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Background
Roland Fawthrop has extensive experience at MassMutual, holding various roles since 1999. His past positions include Head of MMUS Experience & Analytics, Head of Life Pricing and Project Champion, Field|Distribution Actuary, and Head of Life Product Development among others. His career at MassMutual spans functions such as underwriting, marketing, and distribution, reflecting a diverse set of responsibilities and expertise.
Responsibilities and Strategic Direction
Roland Fawthrop leads a team responsible for over 400,000 customers, focusing on holistic financial planning through various channels at MassMutual. He collaborates with departments including operations, underwriting, corporate actuarial, finance, marketing, and IT to drive the strategic direction for the Health and Worksite product portfolio. Since February 2021, he has managed worksite insurance products encompassing whole life, universal life, critical illness, accident, and disability income.