QBE Re appoints Alex Kogan as Head of Accident & Health North America

• New role created to oversee performance of A&H portfolio in the region
• Alex will be based in Boston and report to Salvatore Sama 

QBE Re, the reinsurance division of global insurance group QBE, has appointed Alex Kogan as its Head of Accident and Health for North America.

Alex Kogan brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience and joins QBE Re from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty, where he was most recently Chief Underwriting Officer for its Accident & Health portfolio. 

In the newly created role, Alex will lead the strategic development and management of QBE Re’s North American A&H portfolio. He will oversee the A&H underwriting team, with responsibility for underwriting performance, portfolio management and strengthening relationships with brokers and clients.

Alex will be based in Boston and report to Salvatore Sama, Executive Director for North America, QBE Re.

Salvatore Sama, Executive Director for North America, QBE Re, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Alex to QBE Re. His extensive underwriting experience and knowledge of the Accident & Health market will be a real asset as we continue to develop our capabilities in North America. Alex will also play an important role in deepening our relationships with brokers and clients as we deliver against QBE Re’s broader business plan.”