Amanda DeSousa

Amanda DeSousa is a strategic product leader with over 15 years of experience in the group insurance industry, specializing in Supplemental Health, voluntary benefits, and product portfolio management. As Assistant Vice President of Product Management at Lincoln Financial, she leads product strategy, manages P&L performance, and drives innovation across her portfolio. She is recognized for translating complex market dynamics into actionable strategies that enhance competitiveness, profitability, and customer experience.

Amanda has built and led high-performing teams while partnering across actuarial, finance, distribution, underwriting, and operations to deliver market-leading solutions. Her leadership has supported major growth initiatives, including large-scale product refiles, expansion into new market segments, and development of scalable frameworks for long-term performance. She is known for disciplined governance, strong collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

Previously, Amanda held leadership roles at MetLife and Lincoln Financial, driving voluntary benefits growth and go-to-market strategies. She serves on LIMRA’s Supplemental Health, LTC, and DI committee.