Kirsty Azzopardi
About Kirsty Azzopardi
Kirsty Azzopardi is a SME Portfolio Specialist at Zurich Financial Services Australia, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in underwriting and technical advisory roles, having previously held positions at Suncorp Group and Zurich Financial Services Australia.
Work at Zurich Australia
Kirsty Azzopardi currently holds the position of SME Portfolio Specialist at Zurich Financial Services Australia. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the company's operations in North Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to this, she served as the SME Underwriting Manager from 2017 to 2020, where she gained extensive experience in managing underwriting processes for small and medium enterprises.
Experience at Suncorp Group
Before joining Zurich, Kirsty Azzopardi worked at Suncorp Group in various roles. She was a Technical Advisor from 2014 to 2017 and served as a Mid Market Underwriter for one year in 2013. Additionally, she held the position of SME Underwriting Leader for nine months in 2017 and worked as an Assistant Underwriter from 2011 to 2013. Her career at Suncorp also included a role as a Claims Specialist in the First Response Unit from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Qualifications
Kirsty Azzopardi pursued her education at ANZIIF, where she achieved a Certificate IV in General Insurance from 2010 to 2012. This qualification has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills in the insurance sector. Additionally, she attended Our Lady of Mercy College, contributing to her foundational education.
Professional Development
Throughout her career, Kirsty Azzopardi has engaged in professional development within the insurance industry. Her roles at both Zurich Financial Services Australia and Suncorp Group have allowed her to build expertise in underwriting and portfolio management, particularly focused on small and medium enterprises.