Jamie Thompson
About Jamie Thompson
Jamie Thompson serves as the Director of Financial Lines at QBE Insurance, where he has overseen a global portfolio with a Gross Written Premium of approximately £500 million since 2021. He has extensive experience in managing various insurance portfolios and has previously held significant roles within QBE Insurance in both the UK and Canada.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Jamie Thompson currently holds the position of Director of Financial Lines at QBE Insurance, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he oversees a global portfolio with a combined Gross Written Premium (GWP) of approximately £500 million. Prior to this, he served as Director of UK Financial Lines from 2015 to 2018, where he managed operations in London. His earlier experience at QBE includes a five-year tenure as Senior Professional Liability Underwriter in Toronto from 2010 to 2015 and six years as an Underwriter at QBE European Operations from 2004 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Thompson studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a 2.1 Hons degree in History from 1999 to 2002. He also completed his A-Levels at Gordonstoun School in Scotland from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his strong expertise in writing and managing global portfolios in various insurance sectors, including Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, Directors and Officers, Medical Malpractice, Life Science, Legal Expenses, and Cyber insurance.
Background
Jamie Thompson has a diverse professional background in the insurance industry, with significant experience managing portfolios across multiple regions, including the UK, Australia, Europe, and Canada. His career at QBE Insurance spans over a decade, during which he has held various roles that contributed to his expertise in financial lines and professional liability underwriting. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming product offerings in Canada and strengthening the talent pool across different portfolios.
Achievements
In his current role as Director of Financial Lines, Jamie Thompson has successfully managed operations in Toronto and Vancouver, overseeing a book of approximately £300 million. He has played a key role in the transformation of leadership within the organization and has been pivotal in enhancing product offerings in the Canadian market. His efforts in bringing on key talent across every portfolio have contributed to the overall growth and success of QBE Insurance.