Karl Shaw
About Karl Shaw
Karl Shaw is the Corporate Development Director at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2015. He has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in M&A, corporate finance, and capital management.
Current Role at Legal & General
Karl Shaw serves as the Corporate Development Director at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he leads strategy and corporate finance projects within the Retirement division, focusing on areas such as bulk annuities, individual annuities, and pension risk transfer. His extensive experience in the insurance industry supports his leadership in these strategic initiatives.
Previous Positions at Legal & General
Karl Shaw has held multiple roles at Legal & General prior to his current position. He served as the Finance Director for the Start-up Mortgage Business for 11 months in 2013. From 2013 to 2015, he was the CEO of L and G International. Additionally, he was the UK Financial Reporting Centre Director from 2007 to 2009, and the Business Development Director for the Legal and General Mortgage Network from 2011 to 2013. His career at Legal & General also includes a role as the Commercial and Product Director for Savings from 2010 to 2011, and Head of Capital Management from 2003 to 2007.
Experience in the Insurance Industry
With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Karl Shaw has developed expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and capital management. His background includes significant roles at Sun Life Financial of Canada, where he worked as Finance Director and Actuary for Group Insurance, and as a Pricing Actuary. His comprehensive experience contributes to his effectiveness in corporate development and strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Karl Shaw studied at the University of Cambridge from 1990 to 1993, where he completed his degree. He is also qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA), which underscores his professional expertise in actuarial science and finance.
Transformational Leadership
Karl Shaw has played a key role in the transformational change of the finance function at Legal & General. His leadership in various capacities has contributed to significant advancements within the organization, particularly in aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives.