JoAnna Conte
Chief Operating Officer
JoAnna Conte has over 25 years of experience across Commercial Underwriting, Specialty Operations and Technology solutions within the insurance industry. JoAnna is highly accomplished in global operations, have previously led the development and implementation of $45M operating platform and implemented operational efficiencies through customized training and streamlined practices specific to offshore captives. Prior to Sands Point, JoAnna also led all Underwriting Support across North America for Specialty, Commercial, Programs and Technology modernization efforts for QBE Insurance, responsible for $4.5B in GWP. Prior to QBE, JoAnna served as Senior Underwriting Operations Leader for Specialty risk for Chubb Insurance, comprised of D&O, E&O, Cyber, EPL and Transactional Risk where JoAnna was responsible for $527M in GWP. While at Chubb, JoAnna also served as a Senior Underwriter in the company’s Commercial Financial Institutions segment. JoAnna graduated top of her class at Johnson & Wales University, receiving her BA with a dual major in Business Administration, Strategic Management and Marketing Communications.
JoAnna is committed to educating and empowering the advancement of women in Insurance. Outside of Sands Point, JoAnna can be found riding her Vespa to the beach, finding a new place to travel with her family, and creating elaborate garden-to-table meals.
