QBE Re has confirmed several appointments as part of its simplified leadership structure, split across three markets and three products areas.
The following individuals will lead QBE Re’s EMEA, International and North American markets:
- Abdallah Balbeisi has been appointed Executive Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with oversight of QBE Re’s Dubai, Brussels, and Dublin offices. He joined QBE in 2020 from Aspen and has over 25 years’ experience in the industry.
- Mark Jackaman has been appointed Executive Director of International (Lloyd’s & Bermuda platforms). He was previously General Manager, London and brings over 27 years’ experience to the role, including the past 13 years with QBE Re.
- Salvatore Sama has been appointed Executive Director for North America. He was previously responsible for leading the Casualty business globally. Based in New York, Salvatore has more than 20 years of financial services experience and spent 10 years at Swiss Re prior to joining QBE.
These roles are responsible for leading the underwriting teams across QBE Re’s three markets and executing on QBE Re’s global strategy.
Meanwhile, QBE Re has appointed the following to lead Casualty, Specialty and Property:
- Jane Farren has been appointed Executive Director, Global Casualty as of 1 July, having previously held the position of Global Head of Financial Professional Lines. Jane has worked at QBE Re in New York for 4 years, with previous experience at Aspen and Swiss Re.
- Shane Lawlor has been appointed Executive Director, Global Specialty, which encompasses Accident & Health, Life, Marine & Aviation and Specialty lines. He was previously Head of Specialty, London and joined QBE in 2015 from Catlin.
- Andy Richardson has been appointed as Executive Director, Global Property. He joined QBE Re in 2023 from Aeolus Capital Management, Bermuda where he was Portfolio Manager and has experience in senior roles at Lancashire Insurance and Guy Carpenter. He was previously Head of Underwriting for QBE Re’s Bermuda office.
These roles are responsible for setting global product appetite, managing QBE Re’s global product portfolios and allocating capacity.
All six roles will report directly to Chris Killourhy, Managing Director, QBE Re. Along with other recent appointments, including Jamie Cook as Chief Partnership Officer, Debbi Wood, Head of Claims, Andrew Guarnori, Head of Underwriting Oversight and Ash Ahluwalia, Head of Performance & Portfolio management, these roles form a critical part of QBE Re’s underwriting leadership team.
Chris Killourhy, Managing Director, QBE Re said: “Having previously announced the simplified underwriting structure, it is great to have all six roles filled with such high-quality leaders. I am also delighted that the roles have been filled from our existing bench of internal talent. The new leadership model ensures all products and markets are represented by an empowered team which allows QBE Re to be a more agile, consistent and relevant partner for our brokers and cedants.”
In addition, Tracey Gibbons has been appointed to the newly created role of Global Head of Strategic Development for QBE Re, while Andy Richardson has been appointed General Manager of Bermuda, in addition to his role as Executive Director, Global Property. Tracey was previously General Manager of Bermuda, having joined QBE in 2021 from SiriusPoint. She brings over 40 years’ experience to the role.
QBE Re has offices in Bermuda, Bogota, Brussels, Dubai, Dublin, London and New York, as well as a presence in Japan, Argentina and across the US.
For further information contact:
Alexis Burris, Corporate Communications, QBE, 0203 465 3921, alexis.burris@qbe.com
Georgie Hall, Corporate Communications, QBE, 07890 647 808, georgie.hall@qbe.com