Jade Spires
About Jade Spires
Jade Spires is a Cyber Underwriter with a background in Classics-Ancient History from Royal Holloway, University of London. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked for notable companies such as CNA Hardy and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty before joining QBE Insurance in 2020.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Jade Spires has been employed at QBE Insurance as a Cyber Underwriter since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for assessing and underwriting cyber insurance policies. Her work involves analyzing risks associated with technology and cyber threats, ensuring that the insurance products meet the needs of clients while managing the company's exposure to potential losses.
Previous Experience in Cyber Insurance
Before joining QBE Insurance, Jade Spires worked at CNA Hardy as an Underwriter specializing in Technology and Cyber Risks from 2017 to 2020. Her role involved evaluating technology-related risks and developing insurance solutions tailored to the needs of clients in the technology sector. Additionally, she held positions at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, where she served as an Account Technician and a Commercial D&O Assistant Underwriter.
Education and Expertise
Jade Spires studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Classics-Ancient History from 2008 to 2011. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and research skills, which are essential in her current role as a Cyber Underwriter.
Background in Insurance Industry
Jade Spires has built a career in the insurance industry, focusing on technology and cyber risks. Her experience spans several roles, including positions at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, where she worked as an Account Technician and as a Commercial D&O Assistant Underwriter on secondment. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of underwriting practices and risk assessment.