Chris Ford
About Chris Ford
Chris Ford serves as the Head of Employer Services, Workplace Health & Protection at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having previously worked at Zurich Life for 18 years, where he played a key role in medical underwriting and launched Critical Illness insurance in the UK.
Work at Legal & General
Chris Ford has served as the Head of Employer Services, Workplace Health & Protection at Legal & General since 2016. In this role, he oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace health and protection services for employers. His leadership has contributed to the development of tailored absence management processes that demonstrate a return on investment. Ford's experience in this position reflects a commitment to improving employer services within the health and protection sector.
Previous Experience at Zurich Life
Prior to his tenure at Legal & General, Chris Ford worked at Zurich Life from 1983 to 2001, accumulating 18 years of experience in various roles based in Portsmouth. During his time at Zurich Life, he was instrumental in evolving fast-tracking medical underwriting for individual protection. His efforts also included launching Critical Illness insurance to the UK market through a series of national road shows, showcasing his ability to drive significant initiatives in the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Chris Ford studied at Bay House in Gosport from 1977 to 1982. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in the insurance and health protection industries. Ford's expertise encompasses medical underwriting, absence management, and business protection, making him a knowledgeable leader in workplace health services.
Achievements in Health and Protection
Throughout his career, Chris Ford has achieved notable milestones in the health and protection sector. He established a new trading division within an established healthcare intermediary, demonstrating his capability to innovate within the industry. Additionally, he re-engineered financial underwriting parameters for business protection, contributing to the evolution of underwriting practices in the field.