- The new Managing Director will join QBE at the end of 2024, reporting to Beatriz Valenti, Director of Insurance, QBE Europe
- Díaz-Guardamino has over 20 years’ experience in insurance, most recently at AIG
QBE has nominated Mario Díaz-Guardamino as the next Managing Director for QBE Iberia, pending regulatory approval.
Mario has more than 20 years' experience working in financial services, having started in insurance as a broker before progressing to credit lines underwriting at AIG Spain, and then becoming Head of EMEA Trade Credit Insurance. He brings a wealth of experience across specialty underwriting, business development, broker and customer distribution strategy.
The new General Manager will lead the team to deliver QBE’s plans for Spain across the offices in Madrid and Barcelona. He will concentrate on profitable growth by driving expertise, service delivery and strong relationships with brokers and customers. Focus points will include the Corporate and Middle Market business, multinational programmes, construction, and sustainable energies.
Beatriz Valenti, Director of Insurance, QBE Europe commented: "We are delighted to welcome Mario. His experience, market knowledge, leadership abilities as well as national and international track record will be essential in strengthening our position in the Spanish and Portuguese markets. and leading the extraordinary team that makes up QBE Iberia. We are positive that under his leadership we will continue to drive innovation, offering new insurance propositions while maintaining our commitment to providing best-in-class service to our clients and brokers.”
