Jimmy Higgins has a diverse and extensive work experience. Jimmy started their career in 1989 as a Det Constable in the Queensland Police Service. Jimmy then moved to KPMG Australia in 1997, where they worked as a Senior Manager Forensic for nine years. In 2006, they joined McGrathNicol as a Director Forensic and stayed with the company until 2008. From 2008 to 2012, Jimmy worked at Suncorp Group as an Executive Manager, overseeing various responsibilities related to brand management and claims. In 2012, they joined Suncorp New Zealand as an Executive General Manager, Claims. Jimmy later became the Chief Financial Officer and finally, the Chief Executive Officer of the company in July 2020.
Jimmy Higgins' education history includes multiple degrees and fields of study. Jimmy started their education journey at The University of Queensland in 1987, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology. Jimmy completed this degree in 1992.
Following this, Higgins studied at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 1994 to 1998, earning a Bachelor of Business in Accountancy.
In 2001, Higgins enrolled at ICAA, where they pursued a GradDipCA in Chartered Accountancy. Jimmy completed this program in 2002.
In 2004, Higgins attended Charles Sturt University and earned a Dip. Government degree. Jimmy'sfield of study during this program was Fraud Investigations & Fraud Prevention.
Overall, Higgins' educational background reflects a combination of psychology, accountancy, and fraud investigations.
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