Wade Seward
About Wade Seward
Wade Seward is the Head of Distribution Strategy at Haven Life, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in distribution and compliance roles at various financial institutions, including The Hartford and Prudential Financial.
Current Role at Haven Life
Wade Seward has served as the Head of Distribution Strategy at Haven Life since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance distribution channels and improve market reach. His work focuses on optimizing the distribution of life insurance products, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives.
Previous Experience at The Hartford
Wade Seward held multiple positions at The Hartford over a span of several years. He served as Vice President of Distribution Strategy from 2011 to 2013 and as Chief Marketing Officer from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as Chief Compliance Officer in two separate tenures, from 1997 to 2007 and again from 2009 to 2011. His roles involved overseeing compliance and marketing strategies, contributing to the company's operational framework.
Career at NCR Corporation
Wade Seward began his career at NCR Corporation, where he worked as a Sales Representative from 1984 to 1991. During his seven years at NCR, he developed skills in sales and customer relations, laying the foundation for his future roles in strategy and management.
Education and Qualifications
Wade Seward earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Connecticut School of Law, studying from 1987 to 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing from Bryant University, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. His educational background supports his extensive career in compliance, marketing, and distribution strategy.
Experience at Prudential Financial and MassMutual
Wade Seward worked at Prudential Financial as Vice President of Integration Change Management for one year from 2013 to 2014. He later joined MassMutual Financial Group, serving as Vice President of Compliance from 2014 to 2017. In these roles, he focused on compliance and change management, further enhancing his expertise in the financial services sector.