Penelope James
Director/Board Member at QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Currently, Penelope Jane James occupies the position of Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Direct Line Insurance Group Plc. Ms. James is also on the board of U K Insurance Ltd. and DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) and Member of The Association of British Insurers and Associate of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. In the past she held the position of Executive Director at Prudential Plc, Chief Financial Officer at Zurich Financial Services Ltd., Group Chief Financial Officer for Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director at Canopius US Holdings, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer of UK General Insurance Group Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-27 | 831,067 ( 0.06% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-02-18 | 293 ( 0.00% ) | 3 466 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Penelope James active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-31 |
| MITIE GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2024-01-31 |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
U K Insurance Ltd.
 U K Insurance Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, U K Insurance Ltd. is a British company that provides general insurance services. The private company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 1974. | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-31 |
DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent)
 DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Founded in 1994, DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) is a subsidiary of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc. The private company is based in Bromley, UK. The British company provides data processing, administration, operational support, and managerial advisory services. | Director/Board Member | 2018-02-04 |
The Association of British Insurers
 The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Association of British Insurers provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Hannah Gurga. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Ftse Women Leaders | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Penelope James
| Companies | Position | End |
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| HARGREAVES LANSDOWN PLC | Chairman | 2024-02-05 |
| DIRECT LINE INSURANCE GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-01-26 |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| PRUDENTIAL PLC | Finance |
| ADMIRAL GROUP PLC | Finance |
| QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED | Finance |
| MITIE GROUP PLC | Commercial Services |
| HARGREAVES LANSDOWN PLC | Finance |
| DIRECT LINE INSURANCE GROUP PLC | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Commercial Services |
| Zurich Financial Services Ltd. | Finance |
Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc.
 Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Omega Insurance Holdings, Inc. offers property and casualty insurance services. It primarily underwrites short-tail property insurance and reinsurance accounts, with a focus on small and medium sized insureds. The company is headquartered in the Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Canopius US Holdings, Inc.
 Canopius US Holdings, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Canopius US Holdings, Inc. operates as an insurance and reinsurance company. The company was founded on August 15, 2006 and is headquartered Delaware. | Finance |
The Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Association of British Insurers provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Hannah Gurga. | Finance |
U K Insurance Ltd.
U K Insurance Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, U K Insurance Ltd. is a British company that provides general insurance services. The private company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 1974. | Finance |
UK General Insurance Group Ltd.
 UK General Insurance Group Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance UK General Insurance Group Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance services. The firm offers property, leisure and lifestyle, warranty, motor financial, and personal accident insurance. The company was founded on August 12, 2009 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
| Ftse Women Leaders | |
DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent)
DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Founded in 1994, DL Insurance Services Ltd. (Kent) is a subsidiary of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc. The private company is based in Bromley, UK. The British company provides data processing, administration, operational support, and managerial advisory services. | Technology Services |
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