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Andy Briggs

Andy Briggs, MBE

Group Chief Executive Officer

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 and President of the Association of British Insurers (‘ABI’). Andy is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries.

Key skills and competencies:

  • Sound executive leadership and a considered approach to strategy, demonstrated through continued delivery of the Group’s operating model. 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.