Emma Higgins
About Emma Higgins
Emma Higgins serves as the Chief People Officer, International at QBE Insurance in London, England, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she specializes in talent management, inclusion, and leadership development.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Emma Higgins has served as the Chief People Officer, International at QBE Insurance since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing HR strategies and practices across multiple geographies. Based in London, England, she focuses on preparing the workforce for the future through transformational HR practices. Her leadership aims to enhance the company's HR capabilities and align them with business objectives.
Previous HR Experience
Prior to her role at QBE Insurance, Emma Higgins held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at AXA XL as UK HR Director & Head of HR Global Specialty from 2017 to 2020. Before that, she was a Senior HR Business Partner at MetLife from 2007 to 2011 and later served as Vice President Human Resources at the same company from 2015 to 2018. Her diverse experience includes roles at Sense, Priory Group, SHAFTESBURY SOCIETY, and NHS Professionals.
Education and Expertise
Emma Higgins studied Sociology at Kingston University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1997 to 2000. She also completed A Levels at Neale Ward Community College from 1991 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies in complex environments. She specializes in talent management, inclusion and diversity, employee health and wellness, and leadership development.
Career Development and Focus
Throughout her career, Emma Higgins has demonstrated a commitment to pushing traditional HR boundaries. She possesses a deep understanding of modern workplace practices and focuses on delivering exceptional business partnerships across various regions. Her work emphasizes the importance of preparing organizations for future workforce challenges through innovative HR solutions.