International insurer and reinsurer QBE has appointed Callum O’Brien as Head of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) for Asia. The move strengthens QBE’s British Marine offering in a region central to its marine ambitions.
In his new role, O’Brien succeeds Sebastian Tjornelund, who previously held the role before being appointed as Asia Head, Underwriting, Marine, to lead QBE’s marine business in the region.
O’Brien will be based in Singapore, and drive the performance and development of British Marine’s P&I portfolio across Asia. He will report to Richard Inman, Portfolio Manager, British Marine P&I.
He has over a decade’s worth of experience in P&I across both brown and blue water segments, including time underwriting in London.
O’Brien joins from one of the International Group P&I Clubs, where he served as an Underwriting Director in Singapore, overseeing underwriting activities across Asia and leading the development of the Club’s small craft portfolio.
Inman commented on the appointment, “Callum is a well-respected underwriter with longstanding relationships across the Asia market.
“His appointment highlights the importance of the region to our P&I strategy and the progress we have made in building the British Marine portfolio, as the business marks its 150th year.”
O’Brien added, “QBE has built a respected marine platform in Asia across key segments. It’s a business I’ve come to know well, and I’m excited to be joining at this point in its journey.
“I look forward to building on that foundation, working closely with clients and brokers, and growing the portfolio in a disciplined and consistent way.”
