QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of the Australian insurer, has announced the opening of a new office in Colombia, as well as a key regional appointment.
Located in Bogotá, Colombia the new office will write life reinsurance business and be led by Christian Hofmann, who has been appointed Client Manager (Latam Life) for QBE Re.
Hofmann joins from Howden, where he was Latam Director of Life & Health and brings over 10 years of experience to the role.
In his new role, he will be responsible for the Life reinsurance portfolio in the region and reports to Peter Wilkins, head of specialty and life for QBE Re.
“Having a dedicated office in Colombia is the next step in our strategy to expand our presence in this region where we see considerable opportunity. This reinforces our commitment to the region and allows us to be closer to our clients to help provide more localised and immediate support,” said Steve Postlewhite, Managing Director, Global Reinsurance at QBE Europe.
“Christian brings extensive knowledge of the local markets and the Life reinsurance market to the new role.
“With more than 25 years of commitment to our Latin America clients, we are really happy to open another office here. The Bogotá office will provide a new channel for our Life clients, following the establishment of our Property & Casualty office in Buenos Aires.”
