Simon Humphris
About Simon Humphris
Simon Humphris serves as the Advertising Standards Development Manager at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in advertising standards and compliance, having held various roles within the company since 1987.
Current Role as Advertising Standards Development Manager
Simon Humphris currently serves as the Advertising Standards Development Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing advertising standards across various financial products, including Annuities, Equity Release, Retirement Interest Only Mortgages, Personal Investing, and Health and Care propositions. His work involves overseeing the Financial Promotions team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Simon Humphris has a long history with Legal & General, having worked in various roles since 1987. His positions include Group Protection Operations (1987-1994), Group Protection Marketing Consultant (1994-2006), Senior Advertising Standards Consultant (2006-2009), Advertising Standards Manager for Individual Annuities and Lifetime Mortgages (2015-2020), and Advertising Standards Consultant for Retail Savings (2013-2015). This extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of advertising standards within the financial sector.
Regulatory Compliance Responsibilities
In his current role, Simon Humphris is responsible for ensuring that all promotions comply with the regulatory and legislative requirements set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). He conducts horizon scanning to identify future developments that could impact financial promotions, ensuring that Legal & General remains compliant with evolving standards.
Educational Background
Simon Humphris studied at Epsom High School from 1983 to 1987. His education laid the foundation for his career in the financial services industry, where he has developed expertise in advertising standards and regulatory compliance.