Benjamin Root

As the Chief Financial Officer of Sun Life Singapore,  Benjamin is responsible for our financial strategy to drive sustainable growth of the business and ensure that our Clients are at the centre of our strategy. His leadership extends over financial aspects of Sun Life Singapore, including finance, actuarial, pricing and product development, and asset liability management. 

Benjamin has been with Sun Life for his entire career. He began his career in the United States, taking on roles of increasing responsibility across various functions including Asset Liability Management, Strategic Analysis, Valuation, and Projections Analysis before moving to Singapore. He has been with the Sun Life Singapore business since its establishment in 2020 and acted as the Chief Actuary and Appointed Actuary before being appointed as Chief Financial Officer.

Ben is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Fellow of the Singapore Actuarial Society (FSAS), and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Connecticut.

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