James Bengtson

James Bengtson is an accomplished actuarial professional with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Currently serving as VP Chief Actuary at Society Insurance since March 2024, James previously held key positions at Armed Forces Insurance from June 2017 to March 2024, including VP, Actuarial & Chief Actuary, where leadership encompassed all facets of pricing, analytics, reserving, and product development. James’ earlier experience includes a variety of roles at Wellington Insurance Group, Advocate Reinsurance Partners, and Firemans Fund Insurance Company, where significant contributions included managing analytics teams, conducting complex analysis, and providing actuarial support. James earned a Master of Business Administration from Emporia State University in 2022, following a BA in Math-Statistics and Economics from the same institution.