Laura Gaynor
About Laura Gaynor
Laura Gaynor serves as the Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader at Transamerica, where she has worked since 1988. She has extensive experience in benefits outsourcing, compliance testing, and business consulting, and has played a key role in various integration and implementation projects.
Work at Transamerica
Laura Gaynor has held multiple roles at Transamerica, starting as an Assistant Actuary from 1988 to 1990. She progressed to Manager of Compliance Testing/5500 from 1990 to 1994, and then served as Director of New Business Consulting/Compliance Testing/5500 from 1994 to 2001. Following this, she was Vice President of Technical Operations from 2001 to 2012. Since 2012, she has been the Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader. In her current role, she acts as the primary liaison among operations, systems, and sales departments.
Education and Expertise
Laura Gaynor earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Pace University, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in actuarial science and compliance testing. Over her career, she has developed expertise in benefits outsourcing, compliance testing, and business consulting, contributing to her leadership roles at Transamerica.
Background
Laura Gaynor began her career at Transamerica shortly after completing her degree. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in areas related to compliance and benefits. Her roles have evolved from technical positions to senior leadership, reflecting her growth and expertise within the organization.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Transamerica, Laura Gaynor has led significant initiatives, including the development of the Total Benefits Outsourcing product in collaboration with Mercer. She co-led the integration project for the Mercer acquisition and the implementation of the Financial Engines advice offering. Her involvement in finals presentations has also contributed to closing numerous sales opportunities.