Stephen Connolly
About Stephen Connolly
Stephen Connolly is the Underwriting Digital Solutions Team Leader at Zurich Financial Services Australia, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in underwriting, having previously worked at CommInsure and Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Work at Zurich Australia
Stephen Connolly has been serving as the Underwriting Digital Solutions Team Leader at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing digital solutions within the underwriting process. His tenure at Zurich Australia spans four years, during which he has contributed to the company's initiatives in Sydney, New South Wales.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before his current position, Stephen Connolly worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as a Senior Underwriter from 2016 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a role as an Underwriter at CommInsure from 2010 to 2013, and as a Key Relationship Consultant at the same company from 2007 to 2010. His diverse roles in underwriting have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Connolly earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Newcastle, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. This educational background has equipped him with essential skills and knowledge applicable to his roles in the insurance sector.
Career Timeline
Stephen Connolly's career in the insurance industry began as a Key Relationship Consultant at CommInsure from 2007 to 2010. He then transitioned to an Underwriter role at CommInsure from 2010 to 2013. Following this, he joined Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as a Senior Underwriter from 2016 to 2020, before taking on his current leadership position at Zurich Financial Services Australia.