# Jamala Arland

> Jamala M. Arland is a Richmond-based actuary and insurance executive who became President and CEO of Genworth Insurance (Closed Block) in May 2026, after leading U.S. Life Insurance from May 2024. Born and raised in Barbados, she graduated from Waterloo in 2003, worked at Ernst & Young in New York and joined Genworth in 2005. Her professional service includes IABA leadership, a 2021 Society of Actuaries volunteer award and work with illustrator Jason Deeble on A Tale of Two Actuaries.

- **Role:** President and CEO, Genworth Insurance (Closed Block) at Genworth Financial, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Genworth Financial, Inc., Ernst & Young, International Association of Black Actuaries, Society of Actuaries, American Academy of Actuaries, CFA Institute, American Council of Life Insurers, FRIENDS Association for Children, Science Museum of Virginia Foundation
- **Education:** Bachelor of Mathematics in Actuarial Science and Statistics, University of Waterloo
- **Known for:** 2021 Society of Actuaries Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient., Worked with IABA and Jason Deeble to create A Tale of Two Actuaries., Keynote speaker at the 2024 IABA annual meeting in Philadelphia.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Graduated from the University of Waterloo; began work at Ernst & Young in New York.
- **2005-05** — Joined Genworth; subsequent actuarial work included life valuation and annuity product development.
- **2008** — Earned fellowship in the Society of Actuaries.
- **2018-11** — Became a CFA charterholder.
- **2019-01 to 2022-05** — Vice President in Long-Term Care In-Force, leading execution of a multiyear rate action plan.
- **2020-2021** — Chaired the Society of Actuaries Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
- **2021** — Received an SOA Outstanding Volunteer Award.
- **2022-05 to 2024-01** — Senior Vice President, Long-Term Care Insurance In-Force.
- **2024-01** — Appointed Executive Vice President, U.S. Life Insurance.
- **2024-05 to 2026-05** — President and CEO, U.S. Life Insurance.
- **2026-05** — Became President and CEO, Genworth Insurance (Closed Block).

## Achievements

- 2021 Society of Actuaries Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient.
- Worked with IABA and Jason Deeble to create A Tale of Two Actuaries.
- Keynote speaker at the 2024 IABA annual meeting in Philadelphia.
- Selected in 2026 for a three-year American Academy of Actuaries board term ending in 2029.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The Academy announced her selection as a member-selected director for a three-year term.
- **2026-05** — Became President and CEO, Genworth Insurance (Closed Block), according to Genworth’s current executive biography.

## Links

- Website: https://investor.genworth.com/company-information/corporate-leadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamalaarland
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alegacyforjasper/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21