Cécile Fresneau
About Cécile Fresneau
Cécile Fresneau serves as the Executive Director of the UK Insurance Division at QBE Insurance. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various leadership roles at Zurich Insurance Company and IAG over the years.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Cécile Fresneau serves as the Executive Director of the UK Insurance Division at QBE Insurance Group. She has held this position since 2018 and is based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. In her role, she oversees various aspects of the insurance division, focusing on strategic initiatives and operational efficiency within the UK market.
Current Role at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Cécile Fresneau is currently the Chief Underwriting Officer at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, a position she has held since 2014. She is located in Zurich, Switzerland. In this role, she is responsible for underwriting strategies and policies, ensuring that the company meets its risk management objectives.
Previous Experience at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Prior to her current role, Cécile Fresneau worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as the Global Head of Personal Lines Motor from 2011 to 2013. She also served as the Head of Personal Lines Underwriting for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for a brief period in 2014. Her experience at Zurich contributed to her expertise in personal lines insurance.
Experience at IAG
Cécile Fresneau has extensive experience at IAG, where she held multiple positions. She served as the Group General Manager of Strategy for nine months in 2011 and as the Senior Manager of Commercial Pricing from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she was the Senior Manager of Strategy and Planning from 2006 to 2008 and the National Manager of Technical Pricing from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Cécile Fresneau holds a Master of Business Administration from AGSM at UNSW Business School, which she completed from 1998 to 1999. She also earned a Master's degree in Data Sciences and Business Analytics from ESSEC | CentraleSupélec, studying from 1992 to 1995. Her educational background supports her expertise in business strategy and analytics within the insurance sector.