Ben Wadsley
About Ben Wadsley
Ben Wadsley serves as the Head of Product Development & Pricing for Individual Solutions at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in various actuarial and product management roles within the company, contributing to its operations for over 20 years.
Current Role at Transamerica
Ben Wadsley serves as the Head of Product Development & Pricing for Individual Solutions at Transamerica. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and pricing strategies for individual insurance products. His role involves overseeing product innovation and ensuring that pricing models align with market demands. He is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Previous Positions at Transamerica
Wadsley has held multiple roles at Transamerica over the years. He worked as Chief Actuary in the Employer Solutions & Pensions Division from 2013 to 2014. He then transitioned to Head of Product Management for Investments & Retirement from 2014 to 2016. Following that, he served as Head of Product Development - Accumulation from 2016 to 2019, and as Head of Proposition & Solution Development from 2018 to 2019. His extensive experience at Transamerica spans over 17 years.
Educational Background
Ben Wadsley earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science from the University of Northern Iowa. His education provided a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and risk assessment, essential skills for his roles in the actuarial and product development fields.
Actuarial Experience
Wadsley began his career at Transamerica as an Actuary, where he worked from 2002 to 2013 for 11 years. This role involved analyzing financial risks and developing models to predict future events, which are critical functions in the insurance and financial services industries. His actuarial expertise has been a significant asset throughout his career.