QBE North America appoints former Beazley head of US cyber and tech

QBE North America has appointed a new non-executive director, formerly of Beazley, to support its operations with a special focus on digital capabilities and innovation, simplification, and existing and emerging threats.

Kristen Dauphinais (pictured) is the latest to join QBE North America board. She will serve on the People & Remuneration, Audit, Risk & Capital, Investment and Nominations Committees.

Dauphinais has more than 25 years of diverse insurance industry leadership experience, holding a variety of leadership positions. Her most recent role was head of US cyber and tech for Beazley, where she was a part of their senior leadership team for more than 11 years. Prior to Beazley, she held roles with AIG, Marsh and the Connor Insurance Agency.

This appointment brings QBE North America’s total board membership to nine, with Truett Tate serving as chairman.

“I’m excited to welcome a new member to the QBE North America Board, especially someone with Kristen's underwriting experience, leadership expertise and background,” said Tate.

“Kristen has deep knowledge and insights across technology, cyber, underwriting, professional liability, broker development and customer focus – all of which will be essential to our strategic decision making. I look forward to her partnership and the perspective she will bring to the Board.”

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