Kate Lyons

Kate Lyons is an experienced insurance industry executive with over 20 years of local and global experience.1 She is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at the Insurance Council of Australia, a position she has held since February 2024.1

Career Highlights

Suncorp Group:: Kate held several executive positions at Suncorp Group, including:

• EM Reinsurance Strategy & Operations (September 2021 - December 2021)
• Executive Manager Reinsurance & ESG Strategy (November 2019 - September 2021)
• Executive Manager Reinsurance Strategy & Operations (September 2017 - November 2019)
• Executive Manager Capital & Reinsurance (January 2017 - August 2017)
• Executive Manager Capital & Reinsurance Strategy (April 2016 - January 2017)
• Executive Manager GI Capital Management (March 2015 - March 2016)1

QBE Insurance:: Kate served as the Group Head of Sustainability from December 2021 to December 2023.12

Professional Background

Kate is a qualified actuary with experience in various roles:

• Actuary at Catlin Australia (2010-2015)
• Actuary at Aon Benfield (2002-2010)
• Consulting Actuary at Tillinghast (1998-2002)
• Actuarial Analyst at AMP (1996-1998)1

Education and Certifications

• Fellowship from the Actuaries Institute Australia
• BCom in Commerce, Statistics, Law, and Economics from The University of Queensland
• GAICD certification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries in London1

Areas of Expertise

Kate is known for her strategic leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to simplify complex issues. She focuses on enabling data-driven insights to empower decision-making. Kate has been particularly involved in climate action initiatives and addressing insurance affordability.1

Industry Involvement

Kate has been invited to speak at industry forums and has been active in supporting and mentoring other women in the insurance and reinsurance industry.1 She has also participated in initiatives promoting resilience in Australia and supporting indigenous communities.1