QBE Re appoints Head of Claims
QBE Re has appointed Debbi Wood as Head of Claims, QBE Re, subject to regulatory approval.
Debbi has been with QBE for almost 20 years, having held roles across QBE’s claims function, most recently as Claims Manager, Financial and Specialty Markets (FSM), Complex Claims for QBE Europe.
She will start the new role in April and reports to Mike East, Claims Director, QBE Europe and will become a member of the EO Claims Executive leadership team as well as becoming part of QBE Re’s senior leadership.
Chris Killourhy, Managing Director, QBE Re said, “I am delighted Debbi will be leading QBE Re’s claims team as we continue to deliver our goal of sustainable growth and building long-term relationships with our customers.”
Mike East, Claims Director, QBE Europe added, “This appointment is another great example of the internal talent we have within QBE. Debbi’s depth of experience of claims will continue to further enhance our customer value proposition.”
Fiona Sperry, Head of Complex Claims, will act as Interim Claims Manager for FSM in addition to her current role while recruitment is ongoing.
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About QBE
QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor’s A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE’s gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2018 was US$13.7 billion.
As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large client base.
We understand the crucial role that effective risk management plays in all organisations and work hard to understand our clients’ businesses so that we offer insurance solutions that meet their needs – from complex programmes to simpler e-trading solutions – and support them in minimising their risk exposures. Our expert risk management and rehabilitation practitioners focus on helping clients improve their risk management so that they may benefit from a reduction in claims frequency and costs.