Nigel Hawtin
About Nigel Hawtin
Nigel Hawtin serves as the General Manager at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the insurance and finance sectors, including previous roles at QBE Insurance, Kyte Capital Management, and Deloitte.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Nigel Hawtin serves as the General Manager at QBE Insurance Group since 2021. He is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects of the organization, contributing to its strategic objectives and performance metrics.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance Group
Prior to his current position, Hawtin held multiple roles at QBE Insurance Group. He worked as the Head of Property Claims for seven months in 2019 and as the AUSPAC Claims Process Owner at the Group Shared Service Centre from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, he served as the Head of Short Tail Claims Delivery and Performance from 2017 to 2021, all while based in Sydney and the Philippines.
Experience at Kyte Capital Management
Hawtin worked as a Director at Kyte Capital Management, a subsidiary of GFI Group, from 2007 to 2013. His six-year tenure in Sydney focused on managing investment strategies and trading operations, contributing to the firm's growth and market presence.
Educational Background
Nigel Hawtin studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Psychology. He also completed a Full-time MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW Business School, graduating as a candidate in the Class of 2015.
Early Career in Trading
Hawtin began his career in trading, working as a Derivatives Trader at Kyte Group in London from 2003 to 2006. He later continued in a similar role at Tibra Capital in Sydney for 11 months in 2006-2007. His experience in trading laid the foundation for his future roles in management and operations.