27 July 2022
Regulatory Update - July 2022
Our latest regulatory update for July 2022 is out now! In this edition we cover • Solvency II review: changing insurance regulations to work better for the UK• Policy statement: critical th...
Expert opinion when you need it
Our experienced team of actuaries and consultants have been at the forefront of developments in the financial services industry for over 20 years. We provide specialist advice and support to our clients and are always happy to help journalists with expert comments on industry news and trends. OAC is regularly quoted in various industry publications.
For all enquiries from the media and press please contact Frances Smythe, OAC Head of Culture and Organisational Development, either by email to frances.smythe@oacplc.com or by telephone on +44 (0)20 7278 9500.
Meet our experts
Everyone here at OAC are experts in their field. They’re reliable, knowledgeable and, most importantly, approachable. Because when it comes to business, we like to keep things personal and build highly beneficial relationships with our clients. Let us introduce you to five of our experts.
-
Darren Richards
- Appointed CEO in 2013, responsible for strategy and vision.
- Joined OAC in 2009 as Head of Financial Modelling, overseeing business development and Mo.net® strategy.
- Fifteen years’ previous experience of financial software development and delivery for many international financial institutions.
- Experience of governance risk and compliance, introducing systems and related services internationally.
- PhD from Cambridge University in Exotic Derivative pricing.
- Chairman of Cambourne Eagles FC.
- Plays for the Caldecote Old Crocs football team. He loves “moving his aging frame” around the football pitch trying to save as many goals as possible, or enduring similar pain watching Leeds United.
-
Cara Spinks
- Senior member of the actuarial consulting team and holds roles as Chief Actuary, With-Profits Actuary and Reviewing Actuary.
- Main areas of expertise are regulatory reporting and financial modelling, coupled with 20 years' experience of various aspects of with-profits business.
- Helps embed all aspects of Solvency II for a number of clients.
- Speaker at industry events and has a specific interest in the benefits of, and promotion of, smaller mutuals.
- Member of the Association of Financial Mutuals' Health and Protection Committee, and previously on the Regulation and Governance Committee.
- Outside of work, Cara has completed her Leadership Qualification for Girlguiding and volunteers weekly at her local Rainbow unit.
- Enjoys road trips with her young family in their campervan, playing the piano, long walks in the hills and looking after her garden.
-
Christine Rose-Williams
- Highly experienced in handling and managing Regulator led and client internal business reviews of past advice involving financial products.
- Ten years’ corporate and individual pensions marketing and sales development.
- Previously the Product Manager for Group Pensions within a major life office.
- Member of The Personal Finance Society and CII - DipPFS qualified.
- Advanced Financial Planning Certificates G10/G30/G60 (1995/96) and Financial Planning Certificates 1, 2, and 3 (1994).
- Loves food, friends and fresh air!
-
Sally Butters
- Over 30 years’ insurance industry experience
- Expert in regulatory reporting and the management of with-profits funds
- Acts as Chief Actuary and Appropriate Actuary to various firms
- Previously held roles of Actuarial Manager, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Risk Officer.
Latest
26 July 2022
Current Issues in Redress - Q3 2022
Our latest Q3 2022 Redress Newsletter is out now!
24 June 2022
Regulatory Update June 2022
Our latest regulatory update for June 2022 is out now! Content covers; FCA: Supporting consumers in challenging times Results of the 2021 Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario (CBES) EIOPA as...
23 June 2022
AFM Solvency and Financial Condition
The majority of Solvency and Financial Condition Reports (“SFCRs”) for 2021 have now been published. As we know, the majority of readers of the SFCR for non-listed insurers tends to be...
18 May 2022
Regulatory Update May 2022
Our latest regulatory update for May 2022 is out now! Content covers; Operational resilience - next steps on the PRA’s roadmap Update on the review of Solvency II The PRA’s business plan for...
11 May 2022
Current Issues in Redress - Q2 2022
Our latest Redress Newsletter is out now!Content covers;• Market Update• British Steel Consumer Redress Scheme• Change to Redress Guidance FG17/9• Spring Statement• FCA Pensions Advice Checker•...
What our clients say
-
"We have been delighted with the quality of the service as well as the positive and proactive approach taken by OAC. We do feel like we are a valued client. Their communication - from emails, to governance meetings and in general correspondence has always been clear and transparent."