Chris Whiffin
About Chris Whiffin
Chris Whiffin serves as the Commercial Pricing Manager for Bulk Annuities and Longevity Insurance at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2011. He manages a portfolio of bulk annuity quotations and collaborates with various teams to secure business opportunities exceeding £20 million.
Current Role at Legal & General
Chris Whiffin serves as the Commercial Pricing Manager for Bulk Annuities & Longevity Insurance at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2011, accumulating over 13 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing a portfolio of bulk annuity quotations throughout the entire transaction cycle, which encompasses the tender process, implementation, and post-sale stages. Chris collaborates closely with pricing and asset solutions teams to promote and offer approved terms on various de-risking products.
Previous Positions at Legal & General
Prior to his current role, Chris Whiffin held multiple positions at Legal & General. He worked as a Technical Consultant in the Final Salary Support Team from 2005 to 2007. Following that, he served as the Quotations Team Manager/Analyst for Bulk Purchase Annuities from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he was a Business Support Manager for one year, from 2004 to 2005. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in the annuities sector.
Education and Expertise
Chris Whiffin studied at Queen Mary, University of London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematics and Statistics from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in pricing and analytics within the insurance industry, particularly in the areas of bulk annuities and longevity insurance.
Negotiation and Stakeholder Engagement
In his current role, Chris Whiffin regularly engages in negotiations with senior internal stakeholders, including the Managing Director of Legal & General Retirement and the Head of Bulk Annuities & Longevity Insurance. He is involved in discussions regarding business opportunities that exceed £20 million. His role requires him to prepare and present tailored proposals to secure new business, demonstrating his ability to meet specific client needs.
Industry Relationships and Collaboration
Chris Whiffin acts as the key designated Employee Benefits Consultant (EBC) relationship contact for several firms, including Towers Watson, Xafinity Consulting, and Barnett Waddingham. He holds regular meetings with these organizations to discuss pricing strategies, innovations, and market opportunities, facilitating collaboration and enhancing business relationships within the industry.