Simon Hillery
About Simon Hillery
Simon Hillery serves as the Corporate Portfolio Manager for Commercial Motor at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked in various managerial roles at several companies over the past two decades.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Simon Hillery has served as the Corporate Portfolio Manager for Commercial Motor at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, he manages the commercial motor portfolio, focusing on optimizing performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His tenure at QBE spans over five years, during which he has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in the commercial motor sector from the Sydney office.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining QBE Insurance, Simon Hillery held various positions at Lumley General Insurance from 2006 to 2009. His roles included NSW Motor Manager, NSW Retail Manager, and NSW Builders Warranty Manager. He also worked at SLE Worldwide Australia / Pacific Underwriting as the National Property Claims Manager from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he spent five years at Hollard Business Partners in multiple roles, including Head of Account Management and GM Underwriting Agencies, from 2009 to 2014.
Early Career in Insurance
Simon Hillery began his career in the insurance industry at CGU Insurance, where he worked from 1998 to 2001. His roles included National Travel Claims Manager, NSW Domestic Claims Manager, and NSW Motor Claims Team Leader. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in various managerial positions within the insurance sector.
Education Background
Simon Hillery attended Buttershaw Upper School from 1985 to 1990, where he achieved a qualification in Geography. This educational background provided him with essential skills that have been beneficial throughout his career in the insurance industry.