Sarah Girling
About Sarah Girling
Sarah Girling is a Partnerships Manager and Governance Lead at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2021. She has held various roles in the insurance industry, including positions at Sydney Marine Discussion Group and XL Group plc, and has an extensive educational background in business and insurance.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Sarah Girling serves as the Partnerships Manager & Governance Lead for Agencies at QBE Insurance. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management of partnerships and governance within the agency sector. Her role involves overseeing various initiatives to enhance collaboration and compliance in agency operations.
Previous Experience at QBE Insurance Group
Sarah Girling has held multiple roles at QBE Insurance. She was the NSW State Manager for Marine from 2016 to 2017 and served as the National Operations Manager - Marine from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Business Process Manager in People Risk for a brief period in 2021. Her extensive experience at QBE spans over six years in various capacities focused on marine insurance.
Professional Background in Marine Insurance
Sarah Girling has a solid background in marine insurance, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She was an Assistant Marine Underwriter at Lumley Insurance from 2008 to 2009 and later served as a Marine Exposure Management Assistant at Amlin in 2010. Her experience also includes a position as an Assistant Professional Lines Underwriter at XL Group plc in London.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Sarah Girling has pursued extensive education in the field of insurance and business. She holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Technology Sydney, completed between 2014 and 2020. Additionally, she has achieved a Diploma of General Insurance from ANZIIF and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Newcastle. Her qualifications also include the Lloyds & London Market Test from The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Leadership Roles and Contributions
In addition to her roles at QBE Insurance, Sarah Girling has contributed to the industry through leadership positions. She served as Chair of the Sydney Marine Discussion Group (SMDG) from 2018 to 2020. Furthermore, she was a Committee Member for media and communications at the Lloyd's Development Group from 2017 to 2020, engaging in initiatives to promote effective communication within the marine insurance sector.