Mark Potter
About Mark Potter
Mark Potter is a Senior Underwriter specializing in Property, Construction, and Engineering at QBE Insurance in Melbourne, Australia. He has over two decades of experience in underwriting, having previously worked at Gen Re, Munich Re, and CNA Insurance.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Mark Potter has served as a Senior Underwriter in the Property, Construction, and Engineering sectors for International Brokers at QBE Insurance since 2011. His role involves assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage for various construction and engineering projects. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he has accumulated over a decade of experience in this position, contributing to the company's underwriting strategies and client relationships.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role at QBE Insurance, Mark Potter worked at Munich Re (Group) as an Underwriter for Construction and Engineering from 2007 to 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. He also held the position of Senior Property Development Underwriter at CNA Insurance for one year in Manchester, United Kingdom, from 2006 to 2007. His extensive experience in underwriting spans multiple companies and regions, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Mark Potter studied Building Services Engineering (HVAC) at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (U.M.I.S.T), where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from 1992 to 1994. He also attended Salford College of Technology, achieving a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) and a Higher National Certificate (HVAC) in Building Services Engineering between 1987 and 1991. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in property and construction underwriting.
Early Education
Mark Potter completed his early education at Urmston Grammar School from 1982 to 1987. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering and his subsequent career in underwriting within the insurance industry.
Career Timeline
Mark Potter's career in underwriting began at Gen Re, where he worked as a Senior Underwriter in Property and Construction from 1997 to 2006 in Manchester, United Kingdom. After this, he transitioned to CNA Insurance for a year before moving to Munich Re (Group) and then to QBE Insurance. His career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various reputable insurance companies.