Keir Stewart
About Keir Stewart
Keir Stewart is a Senior Underwriter specializing in Political Violence at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in underwriting and analysis, with previous roles at Talbot Underwriting Ltd and a solid academic foundation in History of Art and Insurance and Risk Management.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Keir Stewart currently serves as a Senior Underwriter specializing in Political Violence at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2022 and operates out of London, England. In this role, Stewart is responsible for assessing risks associated with political violence and developing underwriting strategies to mitigate these risks.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Stewart worked at QBE Insurance as an Underwriter focusing on Political Violence from 2020 to 2022. His experience in this area is complemented by his earlier positions at Talbot Underwriting Ltd, where he served as an Assistant Underwriter for War & Terrorism from 2017 to 2020 and as an Underwriting Assistant / Political Violence Analyst from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background in Insurance and Risk Management
Stewart pursued a Master of Science in Insurance and Risk Management at Bayes Business School, completing the program in 2013. This academic background provided him with a solid foundation in risk assessment and management practices relevant to the insurance industry.
Undergraduate Studies in History of Art
Keir Stewart earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History of Art from the University of Leeds, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. This degree contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of cultural contexts, which can be beneficial in his current underwriting role.
Internship Experience
Stewart began his career in the insurance sector with an internship at Talbot Underwriting Ltd, where he worked for seven months from 2014 to 2015. This role provided him with initial exposure to the underwriting process and the complexities of risk assessment in the context of political violence.