Leane Chew
About Leane Chew
Leane Chew is the Manager of the Office of Executive Accountability at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in governance and accountability within the insurance sector, with a background in legal practice and dispute resolution.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Leane Chew has been employed at QBE Insurance Group since 2021, serving as the Manager of the Office of Executive Accountability within the Group Company Secretariat and Legal department. In this role, she is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Financial Accountability Regime across both domestic and international subsidiaries of the company. Her position involves ensuring compliance and governance standards are met within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Leane Chew holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Australian National University. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and business practices, which she applies in her professional roles. She possesses expertise in governance and accountability within the insurance sector, focusing on both life and general insurance.
Background in Insurance and Legal Services
Leane Chew has extensive experience in the insurance and legal sectors. Prior to her current role at QBE Insurance, she worked at several notable organizations. She served as a Principal Claims Consultant in Dispute Resolution at ANZ from 2017 to 2019, and as a Senior Manager in Claims Governance and Risk at MLC Life Insurance from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held positions at AIA Australia, Munich Re, TurksLegal, and Gajic Lawyers, focusing on areas such as dispute resolution, claims development, and personal injury law.
Professional Experience Prior to QBE
Before joining QBE Insurance Group, Leane Chew accumulated significant experience in various roles within the insurance and legal fields. She worked as a Dispute Resolution Specialist at AIA Australia from 2015 to 2017 and as Legal Counsel for Life Claims at Munich Re from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier roles included serving as a Lawyer in Insurance and Financial Services at TurksLegal and as a Personal Injury Lawyer at Gajic Lawyers. This diverse background has equipped her with skills in advice, dispute resolution, and litigation.