Claire plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Resolution Life through her leadership across multiple critical functions. She joined in 2022 as General Counsel and has since moved into the role of Chief People, Partnerships, and Legal Officer, where she oversees a diverse portfolio that spans Legal, Human Resources, Strategic Partnerships, Compliance, Sustainability, Corporate Communications and Internal Audit.

In the legal domain, Claire heads teams that provide comprehensive guidance on complex matters such as financing, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. She also directs the company secretarial and compliance teams, ensuring governance standards are upheld across all operations.

Beyond legal responsibilities, Claire leads teams that strengthen our organisational culture and external relationships. She is accountable for Human Resources, leads our Sustainability and Strategic Partnership programmes, and oversees Corporate Communications to ensure our messaging reflects our guiding principles and mission.

Prior to her role with Resolution Life, Claire held a variety of senior legal and CEO roles within the Legal & General Group, most notably as General Counsel for Retirement & Insurance and General Counsel for Group and Legal & General Capital.

Claire has been CEO for Legal & General Home Finance (£5.6bn lifetime mortgage lender) and CEO of Legal & General’s Mature Savings business, which included its £21bn With Profits fund, and provided pensions, savings and investment products to over one million customers.

Claire has a Master of Arts in Law from the University of Cambridge. She started her legal career as a corporate M&A lawyer at US law firm Jones Day.