Peter Harmer

Harvard Advanced Management Program

Appointed: 1 March 2021

Board Committees: Audit (Chair), Risk and Compliance, Nominations

Peter brings a diversity of thought in the areas of risk, customer perspectives and environmental, social and governance practices. He has significant experience in customer service and innovation within the insurance segment and financial services, and a deep understanding of environmental principles.

Peter was previously Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG). Peter joined IAG in 2010 as Chief Executive Officer of CGU Insurance, and held a number of senior roles including Chief Executive of the IAG Labs division where he was responsible for customer experience strategy, product, pricing and marketing, and innovation. During his time at IAG he led initiatives for driving digital innovation across IAG and its brands, and created incubator areas to explore innovative customer solutions across the fintech landscape.

Prior to IAG he was Chief Executive Officer of Aon Ltd UK and a member of Aon’s Global Executive Committee, after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Aon’s Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations.

Peter is Chair of AUB Group Limited, a Director of nib holdings limited and Lawcover Insurance Pty Limited, a Member of the Bain Advisory Council and an Advisory Member of the EXL APAC Advisory Council.