Kate Connolly
About Kate Connolly
Kate Connolly is an Underwriting Operations Manager with over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, currently based in London. She has held various roles in underwriting and operations management since 2008 and has completed several relevant qualifications.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Kate Connolly has served as an Underwriting Operations Manager at QBE Insurance Group since 2019. In this role, she oversees underwriting processes and ensures operational efficiency within the team. Prior to this position, she worked as an Insurance Admin Manager for the London Retail sector since 2016. Her experience at QBE spans several years, contributing to her expertise in underwriting operations.
Education and Expertise
Kate Connolly achieved the Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) from 2012 to 2013, enhancing her knowledge in the insurance field. She also completed an NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration at JHP Training from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she studied British Sign Language at Havering College, earning a Level 1 qualification from 2010 to 2011. Her educational background supports her professional roles in underwriting and operations management.
Background
Kate Connolly began her career in the insurance industry as a Customer Service Advisor at Devitt Insurance Services Ltd from 2007 to 2008. She then transitioned to underwriting roles, including positions at KGM Insurance and Equity Insurance. Her experience includes working as an Underwriting Technician and acting Team Leader for Central Underwriting Support, which has built a solid foundation for her current managerial roles.
Professional Experience
Kate Connolly has accumulated extensive experience in the insurance sector over the years. She worked as an Underwriting Technician at KGM Insurance from 2008 to 2011 and later at Equity Insurance for six months in 2008. Following this, she held various roles, including Underwriting Support from 2011 to 2013 and acting Team Leader for Central Underwriting Support from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, she became the Financial & Specialty Market Operations Team Leader, where she has been for ten years.