Wendy Walford
About Wendy Walford
Wendy Walford serves as the Head of Climate Risk at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in actuarial roles and risk management, having previously worked at AMP Services, Aviva, and Deloitte UK.
Current Role at Legal & General
Wendy Walford serves as the Head of Climate Risk at Legal & General. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she focuses on identifying and managing climate-related risks within the organization. Her expertise contributes to the development of strategies that align with the company's sustainability goals.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Wendy Walford has extensive experience at Legal & General. She worked as an Actuary for six months in 2016, followed by a year as an Actuary from 2016 to 2017. Subsequently, she served as the Head of Risk and Solvency Oversight from 2017 to 2021, where she oversaw risk management and solvency practices.
Experience at AMP Services (NZ) Ltd
Before her tenure at Legal & General, Wendy Walford was the Head of Actuarial at AMP Services (NZ) Ltd from 2009 to 2011. During her two years in Auckland, New Zealand, she managed actuarial functions and contributed to the company's financial strategies.
Professional Background at Aviva and Deloitte
Wendy Walford worked at Aviva as the Head of Group Internal Model Justification from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Manager at Deloitte UK from 2011 to 2013. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in risk management and actuarial science.
Education and Academic Background
Wendy Walford studied at Imperial College of Science and Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from 1996 to 1999. This academic background laid the groundwork for her career in actuarial science and risk management.