Allan Coombes
About Allan Coombes
Allan Coombes serves as the National Operations Manager for Sales and Relationship Management at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various managerial roles at Allianz Australia Limited and Employers Mutual Limited, and he holds an MBA with a focus on governance, risk, and performance.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Allan Coombes serves as the National Operations Manager for Sales and Relationship Management at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing national governance and facility and scheme management. His role involves utilizing data and analytics to drive business development and sales strategies, with a strong focus on property and casualty insurance. Coombes plays a key role in developing and executing tailored business plans for QBE's International and National broking partners, and he engages in sales coaching to enhance the performance of sales teams.
Previous Experience at Allianz Australia Limited
Allan Coombes has extensive experience with Allianz Australia Limited, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Quality Assurance Manager in Workers Compensation from 2003 to 2004, and later as a Support Service Underwriter in General Insurance from 2004 to 2005. Coombes also served as a Business Development Manager from 2006 to 2008, and as an Account Manager for Workers Compensation from 2005 to 2006. His tenure at Allianz provided him with a solid foundation in insurance operations and client management.
Career at Employers Mutual Limited
Coombes worked at Employers Mutual Limited from 2008 to 2013, where he held the position of Senior Business Development Manager for four years. He also served as an Account Manager for one year. His experience at Employers Mutual Limited contributed to his expertise in managing major trading partner relationships and strategic broker planning.
Educational Background
Allan Coombes has a strong educational background, having studied at Deakin University, where he achieved an MBA Master Class focused on Governance, Risk, and Performance in 2021. He is also a Master of Business Administration candidate at Deakin University, studying Business/Managerial Economics from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he has completed various professional development courses, including Strategic Selling, Negotiation Skills, and Presentation Skills, enhancing his capabilities in business management and sales.
Professional Development and Skills
Coombes has engaged in numerous professional development programs to enhance his skills. He completed training in Winning Account Strategies and Introduction to Return to Work Coordination. His qualifications include certifications in Train the Trainer and Pitch Proposal and Presentations. These experiences have equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in sales and relationship management within the insurance industry.