Kai Lee Tse
About Kai Lee Tse
Kai Lee Tse serves as the Group Head of Financial Risk at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive expertise in insurance, reinsurance, structured finance, and banking. With a background in Actuarial Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Tse has a proven track record in originating innovative mezzanine risk solutions in the Asian market.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Currently, Kai Lee Tse serves as the Group Head of Financial Risk at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees financial risk management strategies and initiatives within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as the Chief Risk Officer at QBE Asia from 2018 to 2021, where he was responsible for risk assessment and mitigation strategies across the Asia Pacific region. His tenure at QBE has been marked by a focus on enhancing strategic risk management capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Kai Lee Tse earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial risk management. He possesses a unique blend of skills in insurance, reinsurance, structured finance, and banking, which enhances his ability to develop effective risk management strategies.
Background
Kai Lee Tse has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked in diverse global markets including the USA, Europe, and Asia. This international exposure contributes to his comprehensive understanding of financial risk management. Before joining QBE, he served as Managing Director at Chinatrust Commercial Bank from 2006 to 2008, where he gained valuable insights into banking operations and risk management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kai Lee Tse has successfully originated and executed innovative mezzanine risk solutions, particularly in the Asian market. He has played a key role in building new platforms across Asia for insurance, reinsurance, and structured finance, catering to both small and large institutions. His contributions have significantly impacted the development of risk management practices in the region.