Dave Ward
About Dave Ward
Dave Ward serves as the Regional Vice President at Transamerica, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales leadership within the insurance and employee benefits industry. He has held various roles, including Sales Manager at Liberty National Life Insurance Company and Regional Sales Consultant at Allstate Benefits.
Work at Transamerica
Dave Ward has served as Regional Vice President at Transamerica since 2019. In this role, he focuses on building relationships with key brokers, enrollment partners, and technology firms primarily in Florida and Georgia. His contributions have been significant in maintaining Transamerica's competitive edge in the insurance market, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. He has played a crucial role in the company's ability to offer guaranteed issue, permanent life insurance with a living benefit rider, which provides financial support to insured individuals facing specific health challenges.
Previous Experience in Insurance Sales
Prior to his current position, Dave Ward accumulated extensive experience in the insurance industry. He worked at Liberty National Life Insurance Company as a Sales Manager from 2001 to 2006 in Dalton, GA. He later held the position of Regional Sales Consultant at Allstate Benefits from 2017 to 2019, covering the Georgia and Alabama regions. Additionally, he served as a Worksite Benefits Specialist at AIG from 2006 to 2008. His diverse roles have contributed to his expertise in sales leadership and team building within the employee benefits sector.
Marketing Management Experience
Before entering the insurance industry, Dave Ward worked as a Marketing Manager at Trugreen Chemlawn from 1997 to 2001 in the Chattanooga, Tennessee Area. This role allowed him to develop skills in marketing strategies and customer engagement, which he later applied in his sales and leadership positions within the insurance field. His marketing background has aided in producing persistent business through innovative marketing and networking methods.
Education and Expertise
Dave Ward completed his high school education at Gilmer High School, where he studied College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, earning his H.S. Diploma from 1991 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in sales and management, contributing to over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, team building, training, and coaching within the insurance and employee benefits industry.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, Dave Ward has been instrumental in creating effective alliances among top producers and vendors in the employee benefits market. He has been involved in offering unique insurance benefits to qualified associations, PEOs, and unions. His innovative hiring and recruiting methods have also been recognized as key factors in his success in the industry.