Kate Peterson
About Kate Peterson
Kate Peterson serves as the Head of QA, Compliance and Risk at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2018. With a career spanning over two decades at QBE, she has held various roles including National Manager, Compliance and Risk (Claims) and Branch Manager - Workers Compensation.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Kate Peterson serves as the Head of QA, Compliance and Risk at QBE Insurance since 2018. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes and ensures compliance with regulatory standards within the organization. She has been instrumental in managing risk associated with claims, contributing to the overall operational integrity of the company.
Previous Positions at QBE Insurance Group
Kate Peterson has held multiple positions at QBE Insurance, starting as a QA and Program Development Manager from 2001 to 2004. She later served as Branch Manager for Workers Compensation (Tail) from 2004 to 2006. After that, she transitioned to the role of Product Owner (ClaimCenter) from 2006 to 2009. From 2010 to 2013, she was the Manager of Business Implementation, followed by her role as National Manager for Long Tail Technical Claims from 2013 to 2015. Each position contributed to her extensive experience in claims management and compliance.
Educational Background
Kate Peterson completed her Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney from 1987 to 1990. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics from the University of New South Wales between 1996 and 1998. Additionally, she earned a Certificate IV in Training from the University of Technology, Sydney in 2002. She is currently pursuing a Certificate IV in Management at the Australian Institute of Management, which she began in 1999.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive tenure at QBE Insurance, Kate Peterson worked as the Manager of Injury Management (NSW) from 1998 to 2000. She also held a position as Program Development Manager for a brief period in 2000. These roles laid the foundation for her future career in compliance and risk management within the insurance sector.
Education at St Catherines Anglican Girls School
Kate Peterson attended St Catherines Anglican Girls School in Waverley from 1980 to 1986. This foundational education contributed to her academic and professional development, leading her to pursue higher education and a successful career in the insurance industry.