Our Leaders

Elizabeth “Betsy” Ward

Board Director

Betsy joined the Resolution Life Board of Directors in July 2025 when Resolution Life confirmed the completion its acquisition of 100% by Nippon Life.

With over 35 years in the insurance sector, Betsy brings extensive leadership and expertise. Betsy recently retired from MassMutual where most recently she was Chief Financial Officer, overseeing strategy and corporate development in addition to traditional financial areas. Her other roles within MassMutual included serving as Enterprise Chief Risk Officer and Chief Actuary, as well as various insurance portfolio management roles at the wholly owned investment subsidiary now called Barings.

Betsy is a member of the Board of Directors of The Hanover Group (THG), a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). She is also a Trustee on the board of the University of Rochester. Rochester, NY and the Community Music School of Springfield, MA.

Our Leaders

Elizabeth “Betsy” Ward