Margaret Marchant
About Margaret Marchant
Margaret Marchant serves as the Manager of Risk and Compliance at QBE Insurance in Auckland, New Zealand, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in risk management, she has developed expertise in investment and life insurance products and previously held positions at Royal & Sun Alliance and Vero Insurance.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Margaret Marchant has served as the Manager of Risk and Compliance at QBE Insurance Group since 2019. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, she has held this position for five years. In her role, she utilizes exception-based reporting and data mining techniques for monitoring and analysis purposes. Over the past year, she has expanded her expertise to include investment and life insurance products, enhancing her contributions to the organization.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Prior to her current role, Margaret Marchant worked at Vero Insurance New Zealand as the Audit & Compliance Manager from 2003 to 2016. During her 13 years there, she developed and implemented an underwriting audit framework that included quality assurance and underwriting delegation of authority. She also trained auditors and front-line staff in customized audit programs and facilitated audit and quality assurance workshops. Earlier in her career, she was an Underwriter at Royal & Sun Alliance in Buffalo, New York, from 1993 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Marchant earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management & Insurance from Florida State University - College of Business, where she studied from 1991 to 1993. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in risk management principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within the insurance industry.
Background in Auditing and Compliance
Throughout her career, Margaret Marchant has focused on auditing and compliance within the insurance sector. At Vero Insurance, she was responsible for conducting and leading operational audits, which contributed to the overall quality assurance processes. Her experience in training and developing audit frameworks has positioned her as a knowledgeable professional in risk management and compliance.