QBE Re, the reinsurance division of global insurance group QBE, has appointed Lian Phua as Head of Credit Reinsurance.
Lian brings 20 years of insurance experience to the role, specialising in political risk and credit for most of her career to date. She joins from AXA XL, where she led the Americas business for political risk, credit and bond.
In the newly created role, Lian will set the strategic direction for QBE Re’s Credit portfolio and develop the underwriting strategy for political risk, trade credit, surety, mortgage and other credit treaty lines globally.
She will be based in New York and report to Salvatore Sama, Executive Director for QBE Re in North America and work closely with Shane Lawlor, Executive Director and Head of Specialty.
Salvatore Sama, Executive Director for North America, QBE Re said: “Credit Reinsurance is a key targeted area of growth. Our expansion into credit reinsurance will play an important component for QBE Re as we look to further diversify our portfolio and anticipate continued growth in this market in coming years. We are pleased to welcome Lian to this role and are confident her leadership experience and credit underwriting pedigree will be an asset to QBE Re.”
Lian Phua, Head of Credit Reinsurance, QBE Re
