Brian Kemp
About Brian Kemp
Brian Kemp serves as the Customer Underwriting Manager at Legal & General, where he oversees a team of 29 professionals and contributes to the operational management of the Underwriting Operation. With over two decades of experience in underwriting across various organizations, he has developed strong leadership and management skills.
Current Role at Legal & General
Brian Kemp serves as the Customer Underwriting Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he contributes to the strategic and tactical operational management of the Underwriting Operation. He leads a team comprising 2 Team Managers and 27 Underwriters within a larger department of 178 staff members. His responsibilities include managing multi-site underwriting teams and establishing necessary controls to meet departmental goals.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Brian Kemp held various positions in the underwriting field. He worked at Legal & General as a Customer Underwriting Team Manager from 2006 to 2012. Before that, he was a Regular Premium Underwriter at Scottish Life International from 1999 to 2001, and a Life Assurance Underwriter at Standard Life from 2004 to 2006. His early career included roles as a Junior Medical Underwriter and Underwriting Support at Scottish Life International from 1991 to 1999, and as a Life Assurance Underwriter at Scottish Widows from 2001 to 2003.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his current role, Brian Kemp demonstrates effective leadership and management skills. He is responsible for coaching, motivating, developing, and recruiting team members while maintaining an awareness of employment law and HR policy. His leadership extends to managing the Edinburgh office facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, fire procedures, and security protocols.
Achievements in Underwriting Operations
Brian Kemp has consistently achieved demanding departmental targets related to service levels, financial budgets, and quality metrics. His focus on operational excellence contributes to the overall success of the underwriting department at Legal & General. His strategic approach to managing underwriting operations has positioned him as a key player in the organization.