James Walker
About James Walker
James Walker serves as the Head of Product & Proposition for Group Protection at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having worked in various roles at Legal & General since 1997, and is also an active contributor to the Group Risk Development (GRiD) trade body.
Current Role at Legal & General
James Walker serves as the Head of Product & Proposition for Group Protection at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2014 and is based in Hove, East Sussex. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategic propositions within the Group Protection sector.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
James Walker has extensive experience at Legal & General, having worked in various roles since 1997. He began as a Customer Service Consultant from 1997 to 2000, then progressed to Team Manager from 2000 to 2003. After a brief period as Customer Services Manager from 2003 to 2005, he took on the role of Technical Manager for Group Protection, where he worked from 2005 to 2014. His tenure at Legal & General spans 17 years.
Education and Expertise
James Walker studied Applied Geology at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree between 1992 and 1996. He also attended the Royal Hospital School from 1979 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in the financial services sector, particularly in Group Protection.
Contributions to Industry Standards
James Walker has contributed to the Group Protection industry by authoring the CII Group Risk course book while participating in the regulatory group of GRiD. He is an active member of GRiD, the trade body for the Group Protection market, where he engages in discussions regarding regulatory matters.