Barbara Illingworth
About Barbara Illingworth
Barbara Illingworth serves as the Head of Risk and Solvency Oversight at Legal & General, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in risk management and actuarial analysis, having held positions at various prominent companies including Old Mutual, Towers Watson, and Aviva plc.
Current Role at Legal & General
Barbara Illingworth serves as the Head of Risk and Solvency Oversight at Legal & General. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to the company's risk management framework for over a decade. In her role, she has been instrumental in leading the Group-wide Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process. Additionally, she plays a key role in providing risk input into the strategic planning process and is actively involved in shaping the Risk Appetite and other Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to her current position, Barbara Illingworth accumulated extensive experience in risk management across various organizations. She worked at Old Mutual as the ORSA and Use Test lead from 2009 to 2011. She also served at Aviva plc as the Pillar 1 (Internal Model) IMAP liaison for eight months in 2011-2012. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Job Manager in the Insurance practice at Oliver Wyman from 2005 to 2009, and as an Actuarial Analyst at Towers Watson from 1999 to 2002.
Educational Background
Barbara Illingworth studied at Cambridge University, where she achieved a degree in Natural Sciences from 1995 to 1998. She also participated in an exchange program at the University of Heidelberg from 1998 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in risk management and actuarial science.
Professional Development and Skills
Throughout her career, Barbara Illingworth has developed a robust skill set in risk management and actuarial analysis. Her roles have involved leading significant assessments and initiatives, particularly in the areas of risk appetite and enterprise risk management. Her experience across multiple organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance and financial services sectors.