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Prior to this role, I was Chief Actuary, Data and Analytics Officer at QBE North America, and held a range of increasingly senior positions at Liberty Mutual Insurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout my career, I have focused on growing and turning around parts of the business, drawing on my quantitative background to assess risk and pricing. More broadly, I have championed the use of data and analytics to drive improved outcomes. 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