QBE hires European boss

QBE European Operations has appointed Stephen Slingsby as general manager operations, European Markets.

QBE said it is a new role within the European business, and will focus on managing the business processes and infrastructure for European Markets and working closely with our underwriting and support teams both in London and in 15 countries throughout Europe.

Slingsby worked for RSA for 22 years, where he fulfilled a wide variety of senior management roles in operations, risk management, business integration processes, and delivery of major global projects for the Group.

Doron Grossman, managing director for European Markets at QBE European Operations, said: “Stephen has had a long and distinguished career at RSA, where he fulfilled a number of operational roles with a global or European focus. We are delighted to have brought in a candidate of his calibre for this key role.

“QBE’s European branches are rapidly growing businesses, with a number of infrastructure and development needs. We are determined that as our European businesses expand we can continue to deliver a first class service to our brokers and clients. Steve’s experience will ensure that we can tackle the many challenges of developing and supporting our businesses in Europe.”