Mike Dunn

President, Newport, an Ascensus company

Mike Dunn is President of Newport, responsible for Newport’s strategic direction and operations, including BOLI, ICOLI, nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan administration services and COLI funding solutions. In addition, Mike oversees Newport’s consulting groups offering expertise in investment consulting, fiduciary and trust services, and compensation consulting. With more than 30 years of experience in the NQDC and insurance industries, Mike has dedicated his career to leading business strategy, meeting client needs, and enabling business growth. He joined Ascensus in 2024. Before Newport, Mike led MassMutual’s Institutional Insurance and Executive Benefits business lines, including the manufacture, sales and administration of BOLI, COLI and ICOLI product solutions and services. Mike graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and German from Hamilton College and earned a master’s in business administration in finance and international business from the University of Connecticut. He also holds CLU and ChFC designations from the American College of Financial Services, and Series 6, 26, and 63 licenses.