Andy Briggs, MBE

Appointed:

10 February 2020

Career and experience:

Andy joined Phoenix Group in 2020 with over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has held senior executive roles across multiple business areas in the industry including CEO of UK Insurance and Global Life and Health at Aviva plc; CEO of Friends Life Group Limited; Managing Director of Scottish Widows; CEO of the Retirement Income Division at Prudential plc and Chair of the Association of British Insurers (‘ABI’). Andy is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and also acts as the UK Government’s Business Champion for Older Workers.

Key skills and competencies:

• Sound executive leadership and a considered approach to strategy, demonstrated through continued delivery of Phoenix Group’s operating model, delivering strategic growth through the acquisition of SLF of Canada UK Limited. Andy has a strong history of high-profile M&A work in his previous roles.
• Broad knowledge of the global insurance industry which helps inform views on long-term strategic direction.
• Proactive approach to understanding stakeholder priorities, which closely aligns to Phoenix Group’s core social purpose and strategy, including work on developing initiatives such as Midlife MOT, financial and digital inclusion.

Current external appointments:

Board member of the ABI and the UK Government’s Business Champion for Older Workers.