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QBE North America
Helix USA partners with QBE NA to launch commercial SME property programme
9th January 2026
Helix USA, the wholly owned subsidiary of Bermuda-domiciled independent, multi-line managing general agent, Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd., has entered into a strategic partnership with QBE North America, a provider of commercial insurance solutions, to launch a Commercial SME property programme. This partnership aims to expand Helix USA's property capabilities in the ... Read the full article
QBE NA promotes Atkinson to President of NAU Country Insurance Company
23rd July 2025
QBE North America (QBE NA), part of the global insurer QBE, has promoted Jordan Atkinson to President of NAU Country Insurance Company, effective August 18th, 2025. He succeeds long-serving NAU Country President, Jim Korin, who announced his intention to retire earlier this year. NAU Country is QBE North America's $4 billion Crop ... Read the full article
QBE North America launches Life Sciences insurance offering
8th July 2025
QBE North America, part of the global insurer QBE, has launched a new Life Sciences insurance product designed to address the complex and evolving risks faced by medical product developers, manufacturers, and distributors. The product provides liability protection across a broad range of classifications, including clinical trials, dental and medical devices, ... Read the full article
QBE NA appoints Lauren Finnis as SVP of Distribution
29th January 2025
QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has announced the appointment of Lauren Finnis as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Distribution. Based in Chicago, Finnis will collaborate globally across the distribution function to advance QBE’s customer strategy, while working with teams across North America to strengthen distribution channels, support growth, ... Read the full article
QBE names Ashley Irwin SVP, Underwriting Leader, E&S Property in NA
17th January 2025
Australian insurer QBE has appointed Ashley Irwin as a Senior Vice President (SVP) and Underwriting Leader for excess and surplus (E&S) Property in North America. This appointment follows the recent hire of Claire Lill as Portfolio Manager to lead and strengthen the firm’s US Casualty offering. Irwin brings a wealth of ... Read the full article
QBE NA appoints Beazley’s Matt Westhoff as President of Commercial Insurance
30th October 2024
QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has announced the appointment of Matt Westhoff as President of its Commercial Insurance business, effective November 11, 2024. In this role, Westhoff will oversee QBE’s $1 billion-plus Commercial Insurance portfolio, covering workers' compensation and property programs, commercial construction, and specialty casualty lines. His ... Read the full article
QBE report highlights need for greater awareness of additional services in cyber policies
18th October 2024
A recent report by QBE North America, in collaboration with Zywave, revealed that many businesses are overlooking additional risk management services included in their cyber insurance policies, underscoring the need for greater awareness to enhance cyber resilience. The report surveyed risk professionals and insurance buyers from large organisations, with nearly half ... Read the full article
QBE to close its North America middle-market segment
19th June 2024
Australian insurer QBE has announced the closure of its North America middle-market segment to "refocus its strategy in the region on those businesses which hold more meaningful market position, relevance and scale." The segment represented a gross written premium of ~$500M in the final year results of 2023 (FY23), and has ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty expands media liability team
11th June 2024
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., an insurance company in the property and casualty (P&C) sector, recently announced the recruitment of three accomplished media liability experts. This move signifies the ongoing expansion of the company's Media Liability team, bolstering its position in the market following its successful entry as a primary carrier ... Read the full article
QBE NA partners with DUAL’s Catalytic Risk Managers on Builders Risk Program
31st May 2024
QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has announced a new program partnership with Catalytic Risk Managers & Insurance Agency, LLC, a division of DUAL North America, Inc. Both organisations will work together on the Builders Risk program, which has been established to offer builders risk coverage on a non-admitted ... Read the full article
QBE NA launches Healthcare Liability practice for comprehensive coverage
2nd May 2024
QBE North America has launched a specialised Healthcare Liability practice, offering a comprehensive range of coverages tailored to help customers navigate evolving risks and enhance resilience. This initiative aims to address the distinct needs of healthcare organisations. At the forefront of this offering is QBE's flagship Miscellaneous Medical Liability product, the first ... Read the full article
QBE NA launches QBE Possibilities Fund to accelerate early-stage climate solutions
26th January 2024
In a strategic move towards fostering innovative climate solutions, QBE North America has launched the QBE Possibilities Fund. This initiative is dedicated to supporting collaborative early-stage climate projects aiming to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future. David Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer of QBE North America, highlighted the critical role of ... Read the full article
QBE North America names John Livatino as SVP and Head of Healthcare Liability
15th November 2023
QBE North America has announced the appointment of John Livatino as Senior Vice President and Head of Healthcare Liability. Livatino brings 25 years of underwriting experience in specialty insurance to his new role. Before joining QBE, Livatino held several leadership roles at Beazley and Markel Corporation, the company noted. Reporting directly to Dan ... Read the full article
QBE North America and Foresight announce strategic partnership
15th November 2023
QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Foresight Risk and Insurance Services, a workers' compensation specialist. The new partnership between the two firm's enables Foresight to write on select QBE entities' paper. Established in 2020, Foresight distributes insurance through leading national commercial broker partners. Through ... Read the full article
QBE North America appoints Ryan Powers as SVP & Head of Construction
3rd October 2023
QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has announced the appointment of Ryan Powers as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Construction, reporting to Mike Foley, President of Commercial Insurance. In the newly created role, Powers takes on responsible for planning, directing, and executing the vision for casualty lines ... Read the full article
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