Geso Foti
About Geso Foti
Geso Foti is a Senior Property Underwriter and Team Lead at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, with over 30 years of experience in the general insurance industry. He has held various senior underwriting roles at notable companies, including Zurich Financial Services, Vero, and CGU Insurance.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Geso Foti currently serves as a Senior Property Underwriter and Team Lead at QBE Insurance, a position held since 2021. This role involves overseeing underwriting processes and managing a team in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Prior to this, Foti worked at QBE Insurance from 2015 to 2021 as a Senior Property Underwriter, contributing to the company's underwriting strategies and operations.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining QBE Insurance, Geso Foti accumulated extensive experience in the insurance sector. He worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia as a Senior Property Underwriter from 1990 to 2002 for 12 years. Following this, he spent 9 years at Vero as a Senior Property Underwriter from 2002 to 2011. Foti also held the position of Property Underwriting Manager at CGU Insurance in New South Wales for 1 year from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Geso Foti has a robust educational background in insurance and business. He studied at TAFE, where he earned an OH&S General Induction Training Certificate in 2005. He also completed an Executive Certificate in Insurance at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) from 2005 to 2006. Foti achieved a Fellowship in General Insurance from UTS during the same period. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma of Business in General Insurance from North Sydney TAFE and received a Certification in Tier 2 General Advice General Insurance from Kaplan Professional in 2016.
Industry Experience and Focus
With over 30 years in the general insurance industry, Geso Foti has developed a strong focus on underwriting corporate and complex accounts. He has over 20 years of specific experience in underwriting, emphasizing the importance of fostering relationships with International Brokers and the Reinsurance Market. His extensive background equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the insurance landscape.