Latest QBE Headlines

All the headlines from our QBE Topic Page, ordered by recency.

Markets/Coverages: QBE North America, Converge Launch New Cyber Program

Jul 28 2023 // QBE North America and new managing general agency, Converge, teamed up to launch a cyber insurance program, which will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber...

People Moves: Swiss Re Taps AGCS’s Shahkarami as Head P&C Solutions; BMS Re Hires 3 for Fac Team; QBE Canada Hires Liberty Mutual’s Mason as U/W Mgr, Property

Jul 7 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Swiss Re, BMS Re, and QBE Canada.A summary of these new hires follows here. Swiss Re Taps AGCS’s Shahkarami as Head P&C SolutionsSwiss Re has...

Chubb Launches Aviation Hub in Singapore, Led by Former QBE Underwriter

Jun 5 2023 // Chubb announced it has set up an aviation hub in Singapore to develop further its general aviation and aerospace business.The Singapore aviation hub is part of a strategic regional focus for the aviation team from Chubb...

People Moves: Everest Appoints Maritzen Global CUO; Swearengin to Lead One80 National Casualty Practice; Haggerty Head of QBE NA Commercial Programs

Jun 2 2023 // Everest Insurance Appoints Maritzen Global Chief Underwriting OfficerEverest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has named Mark Maritzen as global chief underwriting officer. Maritzen is based in...

People Moves: QBE Nabs Davis From Beazley to Head Cyber; Dhillon Head of Markel’s Catastrophe, Exposure Management

Apr 26 2023 // QBE Names Davis to Newly Created Position: Global Head of CyberQBE Insurance Group Limited has appointed Serene Davis to newly the created position global head of cyber. Davis will begin working in the role on May 15....

Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches Global Facility Backed by QBE for All Major Classes

Apr 21 2023 // Insurance broker Marsh announced the launch of “Fast Track,” an insurance facility that will bring a substantial amount of additional “follow form” capacity to its clients globally across major...

People Moves: Howden Tiger Names Ruff as Head of Legacy Division in Expanded Role; Markel Taps QBE’s Keens, SCOR’s Wong for Global Downstream Energy Team

Mar 24 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden Tiger and Markel International.A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Tiger Names Ruff as Head of Legacy Division in Expanded RoleHowden...

People Moves: QBE North America Promotes Foley to Pres. Commercial Insurance; Browne to Lead AGCS Specialty Business

Mar 16 2023 // QBE North America Promotes Foley to President of Commercial InsuranceQBE North America has promoted Michael Foley to president, commercial insurance. Foley will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing the...

QBE Insurance Announces $1.9 Billion Loss Portfolio Transfer With Enstar

Feb 17 2023 // QBE Insurance Group announced a reinsurance transaction with legacy acquisition specialist Enstar, designed to de-risk the group’s exposure to portfolio reserves totaling US$1.9 billion.“This portfolio includes...

People Moves: QBE North America Makes Key Executive Appointments

Feb 9 2023 // QBE North America Makes Key Executive Appointments QBE North America, based in New York, New York, has announced two key executive appointments. Rachel Pollack has been appointed chief people officer. Pollack joined QBE in...

Markets/Coverages: QBE Europe Launches Warranty & Indemnity Product; Miller Launches D&O Product for UK Construction Sector

Dec 16 2022 // QBE Europe Launches Warranty & Indemnity ProductQBE announced the introduction of Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance in Europe for the first time to further support customers. The new product reflects an...

People Moves: Amwins Global Risks Promotes Cody to MD; Markel Bermuda Names Cardoso Head of Office; BMS Re Taps QBE Re’s Larson for Casualty Broking

Nov 22 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Amwins Global Risks, Markel Bermuda and BMS Re.A summary of these new hires follows here. Amwins Global Risks Promotes Cody to Managing DirectorAmwins...

People Moves: Coppola New CUO at QBE; FloodFlash Names N.A. CEO; Liberty Mutual Hires in Energy, Construction

Nov 15 2022 // QBE North America Appoints Coppola Chief Underwriting OfficerQBE North America has appointed Laura Coppola as chief underwriting officer. Coppola joins the company with more than 25 years of technical underwriting...

People Moves: Chaucer Taps AXA XL’s Tuggey to Lead Cyber; LSM Appoints Chubb’s Vince for Broker Mgmt; QBE Int’l Names Stokoe, Fuller to Exec Board, Expanding Roles

Nov 2 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chaucer, Liberty Specialty Markets, and QBE International.A summary of these new hires follows here. Chaucer Names AXA XL’s Tuggey as Head of...

People Moves: New QBE Marine Hires; Hirschorn Joins Lockton as U.S. Cyber Claims Lead

Oct 19 2022 // QBE Appoints New Marine VPsQBE International Markets is increasing its presence in the US marine insurance space and has appointed Sean Dollahon, vice president, US marine manager, and Katie McCord, vice president, senior...

QBE Opens Dutch Branch as Part of Europe Expansion Plans; 5 Senior Hires Announced

Oct 12 2022 // QBE said it will begin writing business in the Netherlands, incepting from January 2023, now that it has received regulatory approval from the DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank).The company first announced its plans to launch a...

People Moves: Canopius Names QBE’s Corrigan as Head of Change; Howden Taps AXA XL’s Lutgen as COO, Europe; IGI Hires Canopius’ Jarvis as CUO

Oct 3 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at re/insurers Canopius Group and International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. as well as the broker Howden.A summary of these new hires follows here....

QBE Sells Irish Casualty Renewal Rights to Ascot, as Part of Phased Withdrawal

Sep 28 2022 // QBE announced the sale of select Irish casualty commercial insurance portfolios to the Ascot Group via a renewal rights transaction.The sale follows QBE’s decision earlier this year to conduct a phased withdrawal...

Killourhy to Take Helm at QBE Re, Succeeding Postlewhite; Liberty Mutual GRS Taps CRO From Aspen, CUO From Liberty Specialty

Aug 18 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at QBE Re and Liberty Mutual’s Global Risk Solutions.A summary of these new hires follows here. Killourhy to Take Helm at QBE Re, Succeeding...

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank Seeks New Bancassurance Partner After QBE Deal Expires

Aug 15 2022 // Hang Seng Bank Ltd., a Hong Kong-based lender majority owned by HSBC Holdings Plc, is seeking an insurance partner after its existing agreement with Australia’s QBE Insurance Group Ltd. expired, according to people...