Matt Lagden
About Matt Lagden
Matt Lagden is a legal expenses underwriter with extensive experience in the insurance industry, currently working at QBE Insurance since 2018. He previously held positions at Brit Insurance, DAS UK Group, and Aon, accumulating nearly two decades of expertise in underwriting and credit control.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Matt Lagden has been employed at QBE Insurance Group since 2018, serving as a Legal Expenses Underwriter. His role involves assessing and underwriting legal expense insurance policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing risk associated with legal claims. His experience in this position contributes to the overall effectiveness of the underwriting team at QBE.
Previous Experience in Legal Expenses Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Matt Lagden worked at DAS UK Group as a Senior Development Underwriter from 2014 to 2016. In this capacity, he focused on developing underwriting strategies and enhancing product offerings in legal expenses insurance. Before that, he spent nine years at Brit Insurance in London, where he also specialized in legal expenses underwriting from 2005 to 2014.
Career in Credit Control Management
Before transitioning into underwriting, Matt Lagden held the position of Credit Control Manager at Aon from 2003 to 2005. His responsibilities included managing credit risk, overseeing collections, and ensuring timely payments. This role provided him with a solid foundation in financial management and risk assessment.
Educational Background
Matt Lagden's educational journey includes studies at South East Essex College, where he gained relevant knowledge and skills for his career in insurance. He also attended St. Thomas More High School and South East Essex College of Arts and Technology, which contributed to his foundational education prior to entering the professional workforce.