Sarah O'brien
About Sarah O'brien
Sarah O'Brien is the National Manager of Liability Claims at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in managing liability claims and has held various roles in the legal and insurance sectors throughout her career.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Currently, Sarah O'Brien serves as the National Manager for Liability Claims at QBE Insurance in Auckland, New Zealand. She has held this position since 2017. In her role, she oversees a team responsible for managing liability claims across New Zealand and the Pacific region. Her responsibilities include handling claims related to crime and fidelity, as well as public, product, statutory, and employment disputes liability.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Sarah O'Brien worked at IAG New Zealand as Claims Counsel - Liability from 2015 to 2017. Before that, she was employed at Fortune Manning as Principal for nine years, from 2006 to 2015. Her early career included a position as Contract Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Women's Affairs for 11 months in 2000, and she worked as a Solicitor at Murray Beith Murray from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Sarah O'Brien studied at the University of Auckland, where she earned a BA/LLB in English Literature and Law from 1992 to 1996. She furthered her education at Heriot-Watt University, obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law in 2001. This academic background supports her expertise in managing liability claims and understanding complex legal issues.
Background in Liability Claims Management
With extensive experience in liability claims management, Sarah O'Brien has developed a comprehensive understanding of various claims types, including those related to crime and fidelity, public and product liability, statutory claims, and employment disputes. Her leadership in this area is demonstrated through her management of a team that addresses these claims across a wide geographic region.