Tammy Christensen
About Tammy Christensen
Tammy Christensen is an experienced underwriter specializing in small to medium enterprises (SME) at QBE Insurance in Adelaide, Australia. With a career spanning over 15 years in the insurance industry, she has held various underwriting roles, demonstrating expertise in construction and engineering sectors.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Tammy Christensen currently serves as an Underwriter - SME at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2021. She is based in Adelaide, South Australia, and has been with the company for three years. In this role, she focuses on small and medium enterprise underwriting, applying her extensive experience in the insurance sector.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before her current role, Tammy Christensen worked at Vero as a Negotiated Products & Construction Underwriter from 2017 to 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. Prior to that, she was a Senior Underwriter - Construction & Engineering at QBE Insurance from 2015 to 2017. Her career in underwriting began at QBE Insurance, where she held various positions from 2008 to 2015, including Negotiated Products Underwriter and a secondment in Manila for three months in 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Tammy Christensen completed her secondary education at Noosa District State High School, achieving her Year 12 certificate from 1990 to 1994. This foundational education has supported her career in the insurance industry, particularly in underwriting roles.
Networking and Collaboration in the Insurance Industry
Tammy Christensen actively seeks opportunities to network with colleagues within the insurance industry. She values collaboration and is confident in her decision-making abilities, which enhances her effectiveness in her underwriting roles.
Interest in Underwriting and Sales Negotiation
Tammy has a strong interest in both the technical aspects of underwriting and the sales negotiation process. This dual focus allows her to approach her work with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape, contributing to her effectiveness as an underwriter.