Press release
L&G announces new Head of Reinsurance
Donna Cowell will play a key role in delivering a joined up and effective reinsurance strategy.
14 Nov 2025
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L&G’s Retail business has appointed Donna Cowell to the newly-created role of Head of Reinsurance, UK Protection.
Donna will work across both L&G’s Retail and Group Protection businesses to deliver a joined up and effective reinsurance strategy, reporting into Pippa Keefe, the Commercial Director of Retail Protection.
She will play a key role in developing L&G’s protection strategy, collaborating with reinsurers to deliver greater value for customers by leveraging the business’s expert risk management, distribution quality, robust data and market experience.
As a qualified actuary, Donna brings almost 25 years of experience in financial services. She joins L&G from Willis Towers Watson, where she was a Director in its Life Insurance Consulting and Technology division, specialising in protection and reinsurance.
James Shattock, Managing Director, UK Protection, L&G: “With the recent creation of the UK Protection Reinsurance team, Donna’s appointment represents L&G’s ongoing commitment to delivering a joined up, effective and resilient reinsurance offering across both our Retail Protection and Group Protection businesses. We are delighted to welcome her to lead what is an essential part of our protection proposition.”
Donna Cowell, Head of Reinsurance, UK Protection, L&G: “I’m excited to be leading the Reinsurance team across L&G’s UK Protection offering. I’m looking forward to collaborating with L&G’s highly skilled team and our partner reinsurers to implement a robust and industry-leading reinsurance strategy, delivering great value for our customers.”
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