Aneesha Deshpande
About Aneesha Deshpande
Aneesha Deshpande serves as the Head of Product Innovation at Haven Life, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in the actuarial field, having held various roles at companies such as Chubb, Voya Financial, and ING.
Current Role at Haven Life
Aneesha Deshpande serves as the Head of Product Innovation at Haven Life, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for leading product innovation initiatives within the company. Her work focuses on developing new product offerings and enhancing existing ones to meet market demands. She operates from the New York City Metropolitan Area and has contributed to the strategic direction of the company's product portfolio.
Previous Experience at Haven Life
Before her current role, Aneesha Deshpande worked at Haven Life as a Senior Product Actuary in Product Innovation from 2019 to 2020. During her nine-month tenure, she played a key role in product development and innovation strategies, leveraging her actuarial expertise to inform decision-making processes.
Career Background in Actuarial Science
Aneesha Deshpande has a diverse background in actuarial science, having held various positions in the field since 2009. She worked at Chubb as an AVP Actuary from 2015 to 2019, where she focused on actuarial functions for four years. Prior to that, she was employed at Voya Financial in multiple roles, including Sr. Actuarial Associate and Actuarial Associate, from 2013 to 2015 and 2015, respectively.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Aneesha Deshpande earned an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science and Finance Option from the University of Waterloo. She completed her studies from 2005 to 2009, which provided her with a solid foundation in mathematical principles and actuarial practices.
Early Career Experience
Aneesha Deshpande began her career in 2009 as an RMA Support Representative at Research In Motion, where she worked for nine months. She then transitioned to the actuarial field, starting as an Actuarial Assistant at ING from 2012 to 2013. Her early roles laid the groundwork for her subsequent advancements in the actuarial profession.