Leigh O'malley
About Leigh O'malley
Leigh O'Malley is a Principal Underwriter at Zurich Financial Services Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business from UniSA and has extensive experience in underwriting across various companies.
Work at Zurich Australia
Leigh O'Malley has been serving as Principal Underwriter at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for assessing risks and determining appropriate underwriting strategies for various insurance products. His position is based in Adelaide, South Australia. Prior to this role, he worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as a Senior Underwriter from 2019 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in underwriting practices and risk evaluation.
Education and Expertise
Leigh O'Malley completed his secondary education at Blackwood High School from 1999 to 2003. He then pursued higher education at the University of South Australia (UniSA), where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business in Administrative Management between 2004 and 2008. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management, which are essential in his underwriting career.
Professional Background
Leigh O'Malley has a diverse professional background in underwriting and risk management. He began his career at Hood Sweeney as a Risk Administrator from 2007 to 2010. He then transitioned to Asteron Life, where he held two positions: Service Consultant from 2010 to 2011 and Underwriter from 2011 to 2016. Following his tenure at Asteron Life, he worked as a Senior Underwriter at TAL Australia from 2016 to 2018 before returning to Zurich.
Career Progression
Leigh O'Malley's career progression reflects a steady advancement in the field of underwriting. Starting as a Risk Administrator, he developed foundational skills that led to his roles at Asteron Life and TAL Australia. His experience as a Senior Underwriter at both TAL and Zurich Insurance Company Ltd has equipped him with advanced underwriting skills, culminating in his current position as Principal Underwriter at Zurich Financial Services Australia.