Global business insurer QBE announces the appointment of Nick Hankin as Managing Director of QBE Re, effective from 1st January 2026.
Nick’s current role is Chief Underwriting Officer of QBE International. He has held this role since March 2021, having joined QBE European Operations as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer in July 2020 and the Group CUO team in March 2020.
Today’s appointment follows on from Chris Killourhy’s move to Group Chief Financial Officer, announced earlier this year.
Nick’s career spans six major global organisations, including RSA, AXA, Zurich, AIG and Aviva. His experience encompasses leadership roles in underwriting, P&L management, risk & governance and strategy. Nick has more than 30 years of underwriting experience and holds an MBA from Cass Business School. He is the current chair of the ABI commercial committee.
Jason Harris, QBE International CEO, said:
“I’m pleased to recognise the strength of our internal talent pool and Nick’s leadership skills with this appointment. Nick combines technical excellence with strategic vision and proven execution capability.“
“QBE Re plays an increasingly important role for the business and I’m confident Nick and the QBE Re team will continue to deliver for our cedants and partners through engagement and the strength of our global franchise.”
Nick will remain Chief Underwriting Officer of QBE International as he moves across to the new role. The recruitment of the CUO position is ongoing and an announcement will be made in due course.
QBE Re has offices in Bermuda, Bogota, Brussels, Dubai, Dublin, London, New York and Singapore, as well as a presence in Japan, Argentina and across the US.
Nick Hankin
