Kirsty K.
About Kirsty K.
Kirsty K. serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Risk Officer at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2019. With a diverse background in risk management and executive support, she has held various roles in notable companies throughout her career.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Kirsty K. has been employed at QBE Insurance Group since 2019, where she serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and also holds the positions of Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk and Head of Financial Risk. Her role involves supporting executive leadership and managing risk-related initiatives within the organization. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, she has contributed to the company's risk management strategies over the past five years.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining QBE Insurance, Kirsty K. worked at Essential Energy as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager from 2018 to 2019. Her responsibilities included supporting the General Manager of Strategy, Regulation, and Corporate Affairs. She also held various positions at Suncorp Group, including Executive Management Assistant and Motor Claims Specialist, accumulating over a decade of experience in the insurance sector. Additionally, she worked at Discovery Inc. as an Executive Assistant and had roles at AAMI and CGU Insurance.
Education and Expertise
Kirsty K. studied at Deakin University, where she achieved a Certificate of Management with Distinction from 2002 to 2003. She also completed her high school education at Ferny Grove State High School, obtaining her High School Certificate between 1989 and 1993. Her educational background supports her extensive career in executive assistance and risk management within the insurance industry.
Career Progression in Insurance
Kirsty K.'s career in the insurance industry began in 1997 with Suncorp Group as a Telephone Sales Operator. Over the years, she progressed through various roles, including Claims Technical Officer and Assistant Underwriter. Her experience spans multiple facets of the insurance business, including motor claims and underwriting, which has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.