Legal & General Retail has announces that Claire Beardmore will be leaving the role of partnerships director – retail protection from the end of February 2025.

Beardmore is to retire from the industry at that point.

Natalie Hyett (pictured), currently growth director and most recently working in Legal & General Mortgage Services, will become the new partnerships director.

Hyett has worked within L&G’s retail directorate for the past five years in a variety of roles across distribution, product and propositions, transformation, and fintech investments.

Ali Crossley, managing director, distribution, Legal & General Retail, said: “Claire joined Legal & General in January 2020, just weeks before the world changed with the first lockdown. Despite the challenges that followed, Claire’s calm and focused leadership helped steer the team through uncertain times.

“Her dedication and leadership have fostered a deep sense of trust and reliability among our partners, ensuring strong and enduring relationships that have been pivotal to our success.

“We are very sad to see Claire go but wish her all the very best for what sounds like a very exciting retirement! I know the team will be in great hands with Natalie as we continue to focus on delivering great outcomes for our customers and partners.”

“Claire is an exceptional leader and leaves big shoes to fill – so I’m especially pleased to get the chance to work with her on a thorough handover before she leaves to enjoy her retirement”

Beardmore added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at L&G. I’ve been fortunate to work closely with so many people across our partnerships and together we have delivered a huge amount, I believe, for our respective customers and our businesses.

“I know the new team will continue to strengthen these partnerships and I hope to stay in touch and hear how things are going in the future.”

Hyett said: “Claire is an exceptional leader and leaves big shoes to fill – so I’m especially pleased to get the chance to work with her on a thorough handover before she leaves to enjoy her retirement. I’m also looking forward to getting to know the team and exploring what opportunities are ahead of us.”