Jim Christianson
About Jim Christianson
Jim Christianson serves as the Vice President of Group Internal Audits for IT in North America and European Operations at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IT management, having held various roles at NAU Country Insurance Company and QBE North America, focusing on infrastructure initiatives and security measures.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Jim Christianson currently serves as the Vice President of Group Internal Audits for IT in North America and European Operations at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2019, operating from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery of divisional IT infrastructure initiatives. His focus includes ensuring projects are completed on budget, within the specified timescale, and meet quality standards. He also works on improving usability and functionality through the consolidation of existing infrastructure.
Previous Experience at NAU Country Insurance Company
Jim Christianson has extensive experience at NAU Country Insurance Company, where he held multiple roles. He served as the Vice President of Information Technology from 2012 to 2014, and prior to that, he was the Software Development Manager from 2008 to 2010. His career at NAU began with a position as a Software Developer from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he held roles as Director of IT, Software Development Supervisor, SVP Information Technology, and Web Development Lead, contributing to various aspects of the company's IT operations.
Professional Background in IT Infrastructure
Before joining QBE Insurance, Jim Christianson worked at QBE North America as the Head of Infrastructure Services for North America from 2015 to 2019. In this position, he focused on managing IT infrastructure and ensuring that services met organizational needs. His earlier experience also includes working as a Database Administrator Consultant at Eide Bailly LLP from 2002 to 2005, where he specialized in Microsoft database systems.
Educational Qualifications
Jim Christianson holds a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Dakota, which he completed from 1990 to 1994. He also studied Computer Information Systems at North Dakota State College of Science from 1997 to 1999. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in IT and management.
Leadership and Strategic Oversight
In his current role, Jim Christianson ensures that security measures are implemented across various platforms. He establishes strategic rules, standards, and controls to prevent disruptions in business operations and to comply with regulatory standards. He also manages relationships between cross-functional IT teams and key business stakeholders, aligning service delivery with business needs. Additionally, he promotes a performance management culture by developing individuals and encouraging collaboration across teams.