Ben Richardson
About Ben Richardson
Ben Richardson serves as the NSW Product Lead for Professional and Financial Lines at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2020. He oversees the team, providing underwriting advice and technical support while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Ben Richardson has been serving as the NSW Product Lead for Professional and Financial Lines at QBE Insurance since 2020. In this role, he leads the NSW Professional and Financial Lines team, focusing on operational activities that align with the business plan and underwriting strategy. He provides underwriting advice, referral coaching, and technical support to enhance staff knowledge and service standards. Prior to this position, he held various roles within QBE, including Senior Underwriter and Underwriter in Professional Lines, accumulating a total of over eight years of experience in the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ben Richardson studied at Western Sydney University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business and Commerce with a submajor in Financial Planning from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at Charles Sturt University, completing a Short Course in Cybersecurity Management in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in the financial and professional lines sector, enhancing his capabilities in underwriting and compliance.
Background
Ben Richardson completed his Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Winmalee High School from 2002 to 2007. He began his career in the insurance industry as a Graduate in Professional Lines Underwriting and Long Tail Claims at QBE Insurance, where he worked from 2012 to 2013. Over the years, he progressed through various roles, including Underwriter and Senior Underwriter, before becoming the NSW Product Lead.
Achievements
In his current role, Ben Richardson is responsible for developing and executing operational objectives and business plans aimed at ensuring profitable growth in the Professional and Financial Lines sector. He implements measurement techniques and reporting systems at the state level to monitor performance, while maintaining in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practices, and underwriting guidelines to ensure compliance and efficiency.