Executive Vice President
Chief Strategy Officer
Laura Cockrill is the Chief Strategy Officer at RGA, responsible for shaping, communicating, and executing the company’s strategic vision. In this role, Laura leads enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, aligning long-term goals with operational execution to drive sustainable growth and innovation. She is a member of RGA’s Executive Committee.
With over 25 years at RGA, Laura has built a distinguished career marked by progressive leadership within the Finance organization. Prior to her current role, she served as the organization’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and before that, as Chief Financial Officer for the Americas region. Her journey through the company has included a wide range of finance roles, giving her deep expertise across business, capital, collateral, investments, Treasury, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Laura is a respected mentor to numerous associates and serves on multiple boards within RGA’s operating structure, reflecting her commitment to leadership development and organizational stewardship.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).