QBE has announced the appointment of Callum O’Brien as the Head of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) for Asia, a strategic move to enhance its British Marine operations in a region pivotal to the company’s marine ambitions. O’Brien, who will be based in Singapore, brings over a decade of P&I expertise to the role and will report to Richard Inman, Portfolio Manager of British Marine P&I.
O’Brien joins QBE from an International Group P&I Club, where he served as an Underwriting Director in Singapore, managing underwriting activities across Asia and spearheading the development of the Club’s small craft portfolio. His extensive experience spans both brown and blue water segments, with previous underwriting roles in London.
He takes over from Sebastian Tjornelund, who has moved on to become Asia Head of Underwriting, Marine, at QBE. Richard Inman commented on the appointment, stating, “Callum is a well-respected underwriter with longstanding relationships across the Asia market. His appointment highlights the importance of the region to our P&I strategy and the progress we have made in building the British Marine portfolio, as the business marks its 150th year.”
O’Brien expressed enthusiasm about his new role, saying, “QBE has built a respected marine platform in Asia across key segments. It’s a business I’ve come to know well, and I’m excited to be joining at this point in its journey. I look forward to building on that foundation, working closely with clients and brokers, and growing the portfolio in a disciplined and consistent way.”
QBE Asia is part of the International Division of QBE Insurance Group Limited, headquartered in Sydney and listed on the Australia Securities Exchange. British Marine, founded in 1876, is a leading marine insurer known for catering to smaller vessels worldwide.
