Darryl Brundle
About Darryl Brundle
Darryl Brundle serves as the Head of Longevity at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in actuarial roles, including previous positions at Prudential UK and Forester Life, focusing on longevity pricing and assumption setting for various financial products.
Work at Legal & General
Darryl Brundle serves as the Head of Longevity at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the management of longevity calibration for the Solvency II internal model. He leads a diverse team that includes actuaries, statisticians, and epidemiologists, focusing on setting longevity assumptions for various retirement products. His work involves engaging in research and innovation, collaborating with academic institutions to enhance the processes related to longevity assumption setting.
Previous Experience at Prudential UK
Before joining Legal & General, Darryl Brundle worked at Prudential UK in various roles from 2004 to 2016. He began as an actuarial trainee in Group Pensions Financial Reporting, progressing to Senior Qualified Actuary positions in both the Solvency II team and Product Support. His experience at Prudential UK spanned over a decade, during which he contributed to annuity pricing and financial reporting.
Experience at Forester Life
Darryl Brundle held multiple positions at Forester Life between 2016 and 2019. He initially served as Head of Actuarial Reporting and Projects for one year, followed by a role as Head of Actuarial from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as Head of Product and Technical for two years. His responsibilities included managing actuarial functions and product development, enhancing the company's actuarial capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Darryl Brundle studied Mathematics at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Master of Mathematics (MMath) degree from 2000 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in actuarial science, particularly in longevity and annuity pricing. This educational experience supports his analytical skills and understanding of complex financial models.