Spotlight On Matt Curran, SVP, Head of Surety
Matt Curran joined the Credit & Surety team in May. Because of his 20 years experience in the contract and commercial surety business, we are well-positioned to write surety business - well ahead of the official January 1, 2015 launch. Below he talks about his goals for Surety and his enthusiasm for exercise.
What are your goals at QBE?
My short-term goal is to successfully lead the surety platform build out efforts to launch our product line in January 2015. My long-term goals are to create a high caliber surety team capable of building strong lasting relationships with our producer network while delivering superior customer solutions to our clients.
Where do you see the biggest opportunity for growth at QBE?
Our biggest opportunity will be in the middle market contract segment.
How will you achieve goals?
Disciplined underwriting, aggressive marketing and attracting the right people to our team.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Everything is new. Every day, there are many opportunities to learn something about QBE and the regulatory world of the surety industry. And I'm able to meet many different people from around the world.
How did you get into surety?
Like most people in the surety industry who don't have family in the business, I entered into it by mistake. But once you are exposed to it, you understand what a great business it is. I'm very passionate about our industry and always trying to find ways to bring in more young talent.
What do you do when you are not working at QBE?
I spend time with my family and exercising. I am very active with coaching youth sports (girls' and boys' basketball, football and baseball) for our three kids and I'm involved with their other extracurricular activities. As fun as all that is, my wife and I do enjoy going out without them! I'm an avid but not very good runner and enjoy running with friends. I also like spinning classes.
Who is someone who inspires you and why?
My dad continues to be my biggest inspiration. He is and always has been a great mentor in my personal and professional life. For as long as I can remember, I have been blessed to see him excel in various roles - from family man to community leader to successful businessman.
For information about the Surety program, contact Matt Curran.