Patricia Priest
About Patricia Priest
Patricia Priest serves as the General Manager at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in the financial and insurance sectors. Her career includes positions at Zurich Financial Services, Deloitte, Munich Re, and SCOR, along with multiple professional qualifications in accounting and insurance.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Patricia Priest serves as the General Manager for LMI at QBE Insurance Group, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, she oversees various aspects of the LMI division, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Patricia Priest held several significant positions in the financial services sector. She worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia as Head of Planning and Performance (Non Life) from 2007 to 2011, and later as a Strategic Assistant from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Munich Re (Group) from 2015 to 2017 and at SCOR from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Patricia Priest has a strong educational background in accounting. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo from 1997 to 2001, followed by a Master's Degree in Accounting in 2002. She is a Chartered Accountant, having completed her designation in 2004, and she achieved the GAICD from the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2019.
Career Background in Audit and Consulting
Patricia began her career as an Audit Senior at Deloitte in Bermuda from 1999 to 2004. She later transitioned to consulting roles, including a position as a Consultant at Munich Re (Group) from 2014 to 2015. Her diverse experience spans multiple countries and various roles within the insurance and financial sectors.
Professional Development and Certifications
In addition to her degrees, Patricia Priest has pursued various professional certifications. She became a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada in 2012 and completed the CPA Australia Program in 2019. She also holds a Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK), achieved in 2007.