Alison Connolly
About Alison Connolly
Alison Connolly serves as the Head of Price Execution & Planning at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, a position she has held since 2019. With a strong background in pricing and management roles across various companies, she has over 15 years of experience in the insurance sector.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Alison Connolly has served as the Head of Price Execution & Planning for Auspac at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, she has been instrumental in the Pricing team, focusing on the company's values of courage, accountability, and customer service. Her position requires collaboration with a dedicated team to enhance service delivery to customers, the community, and shareholders. Connolly's experience in pricing strategy and execution plays a crucial role in shaping the company's approach to market competitiveness.
Previous Experience at Suncorp Group
Before joining QBE Insurance, Alison Connolly held various roles at Suncorp Group from 2004 to 2019. She began as a Pricing Manager for SUN and GIO from 2004 to 2008, followed by her position as Pricing Manager for AAMI, GIO, SUN, and APIA from 2010 to 2014. Connolly also served as Product Operations Manager from 2014 to 2016 and as Executive Manager for Bingle from 2016 to 2019. Her tenure at Suncorp Group spanned over 15 years, contributing to her extensive expertise in pricing and product management.
Education and Expertise
Alison Connolly studied at the University of Sydney, where she earned a Bachelor of Economics, focusing on Economics, Law, and Accounting from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, she pursued further education at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, achieving an Associate in Accounting and Finance from 1991 to 1993. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles and financial management, complementing her professional experience in the insurance industry.
Background in Management Accounting
Prior to her roles at Suncorp Group, Alison Connolly worked as a Management Accounting Manager at Wesfarmers Insurance for 11 months in 2009 to 2010. This position contributed to her understanding of financial operations and management accounting, further enhancing her skill set in pricing and financial strategy within the insurance sector.