Transamerica Appoints Life Distribution Head

Transamerica has named Ryan Parker as head of Life Distribution, effective June 9.  

In this role, Parker will lead the distribution strategy for Transamerica’s life insurance business. He will report to Rob Carney, chief distribution officer of the Life, Annuities, and Mutual Funds division.

“Ryan is the right leader at the right time.  He has a proven record of energizing distribution teams and delivering results, all while keeping customers’ needs front and center,” said Carney. “He brings the right mix of hands-on experience and leadership vision to take our life insurance distribution to the next level. I look forward to seeing the momentum he will create across our customer, field force and agent relationships.”

Parker will lead the company’s life insurance sales strategy and execution across a broad portfolio of insurance solutions. In this distribution role, Parker will focus on helping to innovate and connect product solutions to the needs of Transamerica’s customers.

Parker joins Transamerica from F&G, where he most recently served as senior vice president of Life Distribution. He succeeds Wendy Boyd, who is now chief distribution officer at World Financial Group, a Transamerica subsidiary.

“I am honored to join Transamerica and lead the life distribution team at such an exciting time as the company builds the leading middle market life insurance and retirement company,” said Parker. “There is a great momentum right now, and together, we will continue to work to exceed customer expectations, strengthen relationships with agents and deliver the modern tools and experiences they need to help more families across America achieve financial security—and ultimately, live their best lives.”