Age: 35
George Ruka is legally trained with an MBA specialising in leadership. His insurance career began in 2011 in QBE’s Graduate Program. In late 2013, he was headhunted to become divisional manager of Echelon Claims Service (a JLT subsidiary) and, in 2015, he was promoted to state claims manager of Victoria. Last year, his responsibilities expanded to encompass Tasmania, and he is now responsible for 27 claims staff. His swift progress through the ranks owes to Ruka’s track record of results at each stage and the demonstrated improvements of the claims teams he has led. According to one senior colleague, “George’s leadership and inspiration as a manager has greatly benefited all those fortunate to work with him”. Ruka has also been invited to sit on a steering committee within JLT, overseeing an international efficiency project. Ultimately, he’s interested in using his insurance, business and legal skills in the non-profit sector and has a special interest in microfinance organisations and programs that benefit the poorest communities around the world.
