David Round
About David Round
David Round serves as the Regional Underwriting Manager for Motor at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in underwriting, having worked in various roles at companies such as Direct Line Group, Aviva plc, and Allianz Insurance.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
David Round serves as the Regional Underwriting Manager for Motor at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's operations in both Manchester and Leeds, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees underwriting processes and strategies related to motor insurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before his current role, David Round accumulated extensive experience in underwriting across various companies. He worked as a Senior Motor Underwriter at QBE Europe from 2015 to 2017 and as a Motor Fleet Underwriter from 2011 to 2015. His career also includes positions at Direct Line Group, Aviva plc, Allianz Insurance, and Towergate Insurance, where he specialized in motor and fleet underwriting.
Education and Qualifications
David Round studied at Perth College, where he earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Graphic Design from 1999 to 2001. His foundational education was completed at Kinross High School, where he attended from 1993 to 1999. This educational background provided him with skills that complement his professional career in underwriting.
Career Timeline
David Round's career in the insurance industry spans over two decades. He began as a Tele Customer Service Executive at Aviva plc from 2000 to 2002, then transitioned to a Personal Lines Underwriter at the same company from 2002 to 2006. Following this, he worked as an Agricultural Motor Underwriter at Towergate Insurance from 2006 to 2008, and as an Assistant Motor Fleet Underwriter at Allianz Insurance from 2008 to 2010. His experience at Direct Line Group as a Motor Fleet Underwriter lasted from 2010 to 2011, leading to his roles at QBE Europe.