Lindsey Oakes
About Lindsey Oakes
Lindsey Oakes serves as the Product Lead for Portfolio Underwriting at QBE Insurance, specializing in Construction and Engineering. With extensive experience in underwriting and customer service, Oakes has worked in various roles across multiple companies since the early 1990s.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Lindsey Oakes currently serves as Product Lead - Portfolio Underwriting at QBE Insurance, focusing on the specialty areas of Construction and Engineering. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development and management of underwriting strategies within the portfolio. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Underwriter in Construction at QBE from 2009 to 2013, where she gained significant experience in underwriting practices specific to the construction sector.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining QBE Insurance, Lindsey Oakes worked at Allianz Australia Limited as a Senior Construction and Engineering Underwriter from 2013 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage for construction projects. Additionally, she worked at Vero as a Senior Underwriter from 2004 to 2009, where she further developed her expertise in underwriting within the construction sector.
Customer Service Background
Lindsey Oakes began her career in the insurance industry as a Senior Customer Service Advisor at AGF, where she worked from 1993 to 2000 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This role provided her with foundational skills in customer service and client relations, which have been beneficial throughout her career in underwriting and product management.
Education and Expertise
Lindsey Oakes has developed a strong expertise in underwriting, particularly in the construction and engineering sectors. Her educational background and professional experiences have equipped her with the necessary skills to lead product development and manage portfolio underwriting effectively. Her extensive career spans over two decades in the insurance industry, highlighting her commitment to the field.