Warren Elms Lester
About Warren Elms Lester
Warren Elms Lester is an Underwriting Review Manager at QBE Insurance, with extensive experience in the insurance industry, including roles at Eagle Star, Aviva, Lloyd's, Direct Line Group, and Towergate Insurance. He specializes in underwriting control, governance, and producing reports that recommend management action plans.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Warren Elms Lester has been serving as the Underwriting Review Manager at QBE Insurance since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting control and governance across International Operations, ensuring alignment with Lloyd's minimum standards. His position involves producing reports that identify issues and recommend management action plans for resolution. Additionally, he oversees adherence to annual business plans and underwriting guidelines within both Lloyd's and Company entities.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Prior to his current role, Warren Elms Lester held several positions in underwriting across various organizations. He worked at Eagle Star as a Property Underwriter from 1988 to 1990, then moved to Aviva as a Senior Underwriter from 1993 to 1999. He served at Lloyd's as a Senior Underwriter for the Creechurch Syndicate DJ Pye 962/2962 from 2000 to 2004. Following that, he was the Portfolio Underwriting Manager at Towergate Insurance from 2004 to 2009, and later worked as a Commercial Underwriting Manager at Direct Line Group from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Warren Elms Lester completed his secondary education at Ernest Bevin School in Wandsworth, where he studied from 1977 to 1984. He then pursued higher education at the University of Kent, obtaining a BA (Hons) in History, Politics, and Government from 1984 to 1987. His educational background complements his extensive experience in underwriting, particularly in managing and developing delegated authorities for property-led arrangements.
Professional Responsibilities
In his role as Underwriting Review Manager, Warren Elms Lester is tasked with recommending remedial actions to senior management when necessary. He is responsible for ensuring that underwriting practices meet established standards and guidelines. His work involves producing detailed reports that highlight issues within the underwriting process and suggest actionable plans for resolution, contributing to the overall governance of underwriting operations.