International insurer and reinsurer QBE Insurance Group Limited has promoted Queralt Vila to Head of European Distribution, effective August 1, 2026, to lead the business and drive regional growth.
In her new role, Vila will report to QBE Chief Customer Officer Andrew Besant and join the Market Management Executive Committee and the European Management Council (EMC).
She succeeds Maths Stanser, who will retire this summer.
She lives in Barcelona and has been working at QBE Europe for almost four years. Vera leads strategy and transformation and most recently set out the European Growth Agenda.
From now on, Vila will lead how QBE engages with brokers and clients across Europe, ensuring distribution is fully aligned with its growth priorities.
She will focus on strengthening QBE’s position in the enterprise and mid-market segments, supporting continued growth across multiple business lines.
Vila has a career in insurance spanning nearly two decades, working in markets including Switzerland, the UK and Spain, and holding leadership roles in strategy and transformation at QBE, EY and Aspen.
She also brings real-world market experience from her time as an underwriter and broker relations manager in the London market in Zurich.
Besant commented: “We want to bring a greater strategic perspective to our European distribution strategy and client focus. With her track record at QBE and knowledge of the European market, Queralt is well-positioned to develop and implement the next phase of our European strategy. I am very pleased to welcome her to the distribution team as I am sure our brokers and clients will appreciate her expertise and energy.”
Beatriz Valenti, QBE Insurance Director Europe, added: “The entire European team is delighted to have Queralt’s support as they continue to build stronger relationships with our partners and help us achieve our ambitious growth targets.”
