Patric Frei
About Patric Frei
Patric Frei is the Head of Accumulation Management for AusPac at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in catastrophe modeling and underwriting, having worked for various companies in the insurance sector, including QBE Insurance, Novae, and Qatar Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Patric Frei serves as the Head of Accumulation Management for the AusPac region at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic management of risk accumulation in the Australian and Pacific markets. His role involves overseeing the assessment and management of risk exposure, ensuring that the company maintains a balanced portfolio.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance
Prior to his current role, Patric Frei worked at QBE Insurance in various capacities. He was a Senior Actuarial Analyst from 2018 to 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand, and later served as a Senior CAT Modeller from 2019 to 2022. His experience at QBE has equipped him with extensive knowledge in actuarial analysis and catastrophe modeling.
Career Background in Catastrophe Modeling
Patric Frei has a solid background in catastrophe modeling, having worked as a Catastrophe Modeller at Novae from 2010 to 2012 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. He also gained experience as a Trainee at BU CAT at PartnerRe from 2009 to 2010 in Zurich. His expertise in this field has contributed to his roles in risk assessment and management.
Experience in Reinsurance
Frei has significant experience in the reinsurance sector, having worked as an Underwriter International Catastrophe at Qatar Reinsurance Company Ltd from 2013 to 2017 in Zurich. This role involved evaluating and underwriting catastrophe risks, further enhancing his expertise in risk management and underwriting practices.
Education and Academic Background
Patric Frei studied at the University of Zurich, where he earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics from 2005 to 2011. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles, which supports his professional roles in actuarial science and risk management.