Annelie Crean
About Annelie Crean
Annelie Crean is a Senior Underwriter specializing in Liability and Financial Lines at QBE Insurance in Auckland, New Zealand, a position she has held since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Stellenbosch University and has over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Annelie Crean has been employed at QBE Insurance Group as a Senior Underwriter specializing in Liability and Financial Lines since 2021. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, she has contributed to the organization for three years. In her role, she is responsible for assessing risks and underwriting policies related to liability and financial lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining QBE Insurance, Annelie Crean worked at NZI as a Senior Underwriter focusing on Commercial Liability from 2015 to 2021. Her tenure at NZI lasted six years. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Liability Underwriter at Lumley General Insurance from 2003 to 2015, accumulating twelve years of experience in that role. These positions provided her with extensive knowledge in underwriting practices and risk assessment.
Education and Expertise
Annelie Crean studied at Stellenbosch University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Economics from 1994 to 1997. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in finance and underwriting, equipping her with essential skills in economic analysis and financial decision-making.
Early Career as a Credit Analyst
Annelie Crean began her career as a Credit Analyst at 20twenty Financial Services in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2001 to 2002. This role lasted for one year and provided her with initial experience in financial analysis and risk evaluation, which would later inform her work in underwriting.