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QBE
QBE is an international insurance and reinsurance company with a local presence in 26 countries, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The reinsurance arm is named QBE Re.
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QBE names Tay Siang Leng as Interim CEO of Wholesale Markets, Asia
20th July 2026
International insurer and reinsurer, QBE Insurance Group Limited, has appointed Tay Siang Leng as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wholesale Markets Asia, reporting to Rob Kosova, CEO of QBE Asia. Siang Leng currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for QBE Asia, a role he has held since 2019. In ... Read the full article
QBE hires Alistair Nappin from Munich Re as Head of Outward Reinsurance for International arm
16th July 2026
Business insurer QBE has hired Alistair Nappin from Munich Re to serve as its new Head of Outward Reinsurance for its International Division, based in London. Nappin, who joins QBE next year, subject to regulatory approvals, will report to Stephanie Cryer, Chief Underwriting Officer, QBE International, and will take over responsibility ... Read the full article
QBE promotes Queralt Vila to Head of Distribution for Europe
13th July 2026
International insurer and reinsurer, QBE Insurance Group Limited, has promoted Queralt Vila to Head of Distribution for Europe, effective August 1st, 2026, to lead the business and drive regional growth. In her new role, Vila will report to Andrew Besant, Chief Customer Officer, QBE, and join both the Market Management Exec ... Read the full article
QBE expands US Inland Marine team with several hires
9th July 2026
Global insurer QBE has strengthened its US Inland Marine team with several new hires, including adding Brian Hanuschak to the leadership team as Vice President of Underwriting, based in Boston. In January 2025, QBE entered the US Inland Marine market with three key appointments and the launch of its US Inland ... Read the full article
QBE acquires 100% ownership of Indian carrier Raheja QBE
2nd July 2026
International insurer and reinsurer, QBE Insurance Group Limited, has now fully acquired Raheja QBE General Insurance Company Limited (Raheja QBE) following 18 years of joint ownership with Prism Johnson Limited. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted 100% ownership to QBE, marking a significant milestone in the ... Read the full article
QBE names Karlowski as COO & Chan as Head of Data, Analytics and Al, Asia
29th June 2026
International insurer and reinsurer QBE has appointed Patrick Karlowski as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Asia, effective June 29th, 2026. Simultaneously, Florence Chan has been appointed as Head of Data, Analytics and AI, Asia, effective July 13th, 2026. Both appointments are based in Hong Kong. In his new role, Karlowski succeeds Klaas Dijkstra, ... Read the full article
QBE adds Callum O’Brien as Head of P&I, Asia
23rd June 2026
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 ... Read the full article
QBE adds Christopher Harris as Independent Non‑Executive Director
12th June 2026
International insurer and reinsurer QBE has appointed Christopher Harris as an Independent Non‑Executive Director to the QBE Group Board, effective July 6th, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Currently, Harris serves as the Chair of QBE Capital. He has held this position since May 9th, 2025, and played a key role in ... Read the full article
QBE appoints Andy Tsui to dual leadership role supporting Asia growth strategy
1st June 2026
International insurer and reinsurer QBE has announced the appointment of Andy Tsui to the dual role of Head of Underwriting, Corporate for Hong Kong and Macau, and Asia Head of People Risk, effective 1st June 2026. Based in Hong Kong, Tsui will report to Lei Yu, Chief Executive Officer of North ... Read the full article
QBE and K2 partner to expand property offering with new parametric coverage
19th May 2026
International insurer and reinsurer QBE has expanded its property offerings and included new parametric coverage through an enhanced partnership with K2. The re/insurer explains that this move is a direct result of the growth in complex catastrophic risks, which organisations are increasingly seeking innovative insurance coverage and solutions for. This collaboration builds ... Read the full article
QBE delivers 11% hike in GWP for Q1’26
8th May 2026
International insurer and reinsurer QBE has reported a rise of 11% in gross written premiums (GWP) year over year in the first quarter of 2026 to $9.2 billion, compared to $8.3 billion in Q1’25. QBE explained that GWP grew by 7% on a constant currency basis, with an ex-rate growth of ... Read the full article
QBE expands transactional liability in Asia with Reuben Lee appointment
23rd March 2026
Global insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Reuben Lee as Transactional Liability Lead for Asia, effective 19th March 2026. In this newly created role, Lee will provide strategic direction for underwriting the portfolio in Asia, focusing on growth and risk management in the merger and acquisition (M&A) insurance space. Based in ... Read the full article
QBE and Aurora launch fully automated underwriting for complex marine risks
20th March 2026
QBE, in partnership with Aurora, has introduced an integrated algorithmic underwriting system that functions entirely within the insurer’s existing governance, risk appetite, and operational procedures. Developed with QBE Ventures, this solution enables fully automated lead underwriting of complex specialty risks, a first in the industry. The technology is now operational for QBE’s ... Read the full article
QBE appoints Melody Lyndon-Stanford as Head of Client Engagement
6th March 2026
Global insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Melody Lyndon-Stanford as Head of Client Engagement, effective June 2026. In this newly created role, Lyndon-Stanford will be based in London and report to Matt Lacy, Director of Client Proposition for QBE’s European Operations. She will shape QBE’s client engagement strategy across industries, geographies ... Read the full article
QBE Canada promotes Scott Pidduck to General Manager
5th March 2026
QBE, an international insurer and reinsurer, has announced the promotion of Scott Pidduck to the newly created role of General Manager for Canada, effective 1st April 2026. The General Manager role replaces the previous role of Director of Canada, which led the Canadian business. Based in Toronto, Pidduck will report to Kevin ... Read the full article
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