QBE appoints chief risk officer

QBE Insurance Group has appointed a chief risk officer. Jason Brown will succeed George Thwaites, who, after a brief sabbatical, is considering other roles within the QBE Group.

Brown has been the chief risk officer for QBE’s Australian and New Zealand operations and has worked for QBE for 12 years as a senior member of the Australian and New Zealand operations leadership team.

John Neal, group chief executive officer, said: “It is always pleasing to be able to promote talented people from within our organisation in to critical executive roles. Jason has proven his value to QBE time and again in our Australian and New Zealand division and we are looking forward to him bringing his skills and expertise to a broader group role. We welcome

Jason’s energy and commitment as a new member of our group executive.

“George Thwaites leaves QBE’s risk function in great shape and has been a valued member of our group executive. I would like to thank George for his counsel and expertise while serving as our group chief risk officer.”