Sara Harju
About Sara Harju
Sara Harju is an Assistant Underwriter with a background in finance and business administration. She has worked in various roles in underwriting and investment assistance across Norway and Sweden.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Sara Harju currently holds the position of Assistant Underwriter at QBE Insurance Group. In this role, she is responsible for supporting underwriting processes and assisting in risk assessment. Her experience in the insurance sector contributes to her understanding of underwriting principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
Sara Harju obtained a Master's degree from Hanken School of Economics, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Stockholm University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business and finance, which is applicable to her roles in underwriting and investment.
Background in Investment and Business Intelligence
Before her current role, Sara worked as an Investment Assistant at Cubera Private Equity for eight months in Oslo, Norway, from 2015 to 2016. She also gained experience in business intelligence at BillerudKorsnäs for one month in 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. These positions enhanced her analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics.
Experience in Underwriting and Claims Handling
Sara has a background in underwriting and claims handling, having worked at Zurich Sweden. She served as a Claims Handler from 2011 to 2012 for ten months and later as part of Underwriting Services from 2012 to 2013 for one year. This experience has equipped her with knowledge of the claims process and risk evaluation.