Carmen DeSilva joins QBE Re
The Bermuda division of QBE Re has appointed Carmen DeSilva as vice-president – specialty underwriter.
The company said Ms DeSilva has more than 15 years of experience working across property and specialty underwriting in Bermuda and previously held roles at Platinum Underwriters and Axis Specialty.
Building out the Bermuda specialty reinsurance capabilities, the company said, Ms DeSilva will also help to develop QBE Re’s global specialty offering in addition to the QBE Re franchise with cedants and brokers.
Tracey Gibbons, head of QBE Re Bermuda, said: “We are pleased to welcome Carmen to the Bermuda and global team.
“She joins us with a diverse skill set across specialty and property fields, including underwriting, portfolio construction and client relationship management.
“She will play a crucial role as we look to expand our footprint on the island and evolve our offering to our global client base.”
QBE Re said it has seen increased demand from global clients for specialty and property reinsurance in Bermuda as the business remains focused on delivering sustainable growth while optimising its broader portfolio.
The company, which is part of QBE Insurance Group, offers a range of property, casualty, specialty and life solutions to customers around the world from offices in Bermuda, Brussels, Dubai, Dublin, London and New York.
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