QBE Re taps senior SiriusPoint talent for Bermuda expansion

QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of  QBE Insurance Group, has hired a SiriusPoint assistant vice president as lead treaty underwriter in its expanding Bermuda operations.

Melanie Lopes (pictured) was most recently AVP, property underwriter at SiriusPoint. Prior to that, she served as AVP, specialty underwriting before the merger between Third Point Re/Sirius Group.

In her new role, Lopes will report to David Cary, senior vice president underwriting manager and head of property and casualty Bermuda.

The hire follows the appointment of Tracey Gibbons in September 2021 as head of QBE Re Bermuda. In addition, Greg van der Made joined as treaty underwriter and Lauritz Schwarz as underwriting assistant last year.

The reinsurer said it has witnessed an increased demand from global clients for specialty reinsurance and property business in Bermuda and sees a renewed opportunity under multiple lines.

Gibbons commented: “Mel is part of the continued expansion of the Bermuda office and QBE Re as a whole. We are building the team and the product offering to be able to provide our brokers and clients with the support they need across multiple classes with best-in-class underwriters. We would like to welcome Mel to QBE Re and are thrilled to have her join our growing team.”

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