Martin Lalor
About Martin Lalor
Martin Lalor serves as the Head of Group Capital Analysis & Policy at QBE Insurance, where he focuses on financial risk analysis and capital management. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, having held various roles at organizations such as Suncorp Group and National Australia Bank.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Martin Lalor serves as the Head of Group Capital Analysis & Policy at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he supports the Group Chief Actuary and Group Treasurer by providing high-impact capital analysis and policy leadership. Lalor has been actively involved in all Group capital-related initiatives at QBE Insurance since he joined the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Lalor worked at Suncorp Group as Executive Manager - Group Capital from 2010 to 2017. He also held several positions in the financial services sector, including Director of Structured Products at National Australia Bank from 2007 to 2010, and various roles at Macquarie Group from 2001 to 2007. His experience includes a focus on capital management and financial risk analysis.
Background in Actuarial Science
Lalor began his career as an Actuarial Analyst at Towers Perrin from 1994 to 1996. His foundational experience in actuarial science has contributed to his expertise in capital analysis and risk management throughout his career.
Education and Expertise
Lalor holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Statistics, both from Monash University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. He also obtained a Graduate Diploma in Quantitative Finance from the University of Technology, Sydney, from 2003 to 2005, and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australia from 1995 to 1998.
Entrepreneurial Venture
In addition to his financial services career, Lalor founded Balmain Brewing Company, where he served as Founder from 2010 to 2019. This venture reflects his diverse interests and capabilities beyond traditional finance roles.