Kay Darbourn

Kay Darbourn currently serves as an Experiential Knowledge and Personal Risk Coach and Mentor at FutureRisk Coaching & Consulting, where she leverages nearly five decades of expertise in the Insurance, Risk Financing, and Risk Management sectors. Her role is centered around empowering professionals and organizations to navigate complex risk landscapes through tailored coaching, strategic insights, and experiential learning. Kay’s approach emphasizes a holistic understanding of risk, blending her extensive background in risk assessment, governance, and change management to help clients develop resilient strategies that align with their long-term objectives.

At FutureRisk, Kay is actively involved in designing and delivering bespoke training programs and workshops that focus on personal risk management, organizational risk culture, and decision-making under uncertainty. Her work often involves conducting in-depth risk assessments for clients facing unique challenges, whether related to property and casualty insurance, power generation, or broader business strategy. She also mentors emerging risk professionals, sharing her insights on risk governance, compliance, and the integration of risk management into everyday business practices.

In addition to her consulting activities, Kay has contributed to industry thought leadership through her involvement with the Institute of Risk Management (IRMSA), where she participated in the Risk Intelligence Committee. Her research work, including published reports, reflects her commitment to advancing risk knowledge and fostering a proactive risk culture within organizations. With her comprehensive skill set—ranging from risk assessment and change management to team leadership—Kay Darbourn continues to make a meaningful impact by helping clients re-think their approach to risk, safeguard their future, and build organizational resilience in an ever-evolving risk environment.