Jay Thudium

Jay Thudium is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic execution, market research, and competitive intelligence, currently serving in the Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Group at Thrivent since 2021. Thudium leads research efforts focused on annuity and life insurance competitive intelligence, collaborating with business leaders to analyze trends and develop actionable insights. In addition, Thudium provides subject matter expertise and consulting services through multiple firms including GLG, Tegus, and Third Bridge Group Limited, specializing in variable and fixed annuity products for institutional investors. Prior to these roles, Thudium held significant positions at F&G, Prometric, MassMutual Financial Group, and Principal Financial Group, consistently driving strategic initiatives and sales growth across various facets of the finance and insurance industries. Education includes a degree from The University of Alabama.