QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of QBE Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Robert Turner as Global Head of Structured Reinsurance.
The appointment is part of QBE Re’s strategy to expand into the structured reinsurance market.
In his new role, Turner will lead broker and cedant engagement, ensuring that QBE Re can meet their evolving needs and provide innovative risk transfer solutions. He will report directly to Ashish Ahluwalia, Global Head of Performance & Portfolio Analytics.
Turner brings with him 30 years of industry experience, joining QBE Re from AXA XL, where he worked for nearly seven years, most recently as Chief Underwriting Officer and Global Head of Structured Risk Solutions.
Before his time at AXA XL, Turner spent five years at AIG, where he served as Head of Alternative Solutions at AIG Europe Limited. He has also held various roles at JLT.
Ashish Ahluwalia, Global Head of Performance & Portfolio Analytics at QBE Re, commented, “Structured reinsurance is a key area of growth for QBE Re, as we aim to meet the increasing demand for structured solutions in the global reinsurance market. We are delighted to have appointed someone with Robert’s significant experience in this new role, as we look to expand into this space, leveraging QBE Re’s market-leading underwriting and analytics capabilities, alongside QBE Group’s strong balance sheet.”