Australia-based commercial insurer and reinsurer QBE Insurance Group has appointed Stephanie Cryer as chief underwriting officer (CUO) of its international division, effective April 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Cryer will report to QBE International CEO Jason Harris and will join the division’s executive management committee. She will also work closely with QBE Group Chief Underwriting Officer Peter Burton.
Cryer joined QBE in 2017 as Head of Property and was later promoted to Head of Product Owner in 2021. In this role, she oversees product strategy, policy wording and underwriting governance across multiple business lines and areas.
She has over 30 years of industry experience across major product categories and international markets, having held senior roles at Chubb Limited and ACE Limited (now Chubb).
Cryer succeeds Nick Hankin, who became Managing Director of QBE Re on January 1, 2026. QBE International said it will confirm a new head of product ownership in due course.
Jason Harris, CEO of QBE International, commented: “I am delighted to announce Stephanie as CUO of our international division and wish her all the best in her new role when she takes up the role in April. Her extensive experience and understanding of the market make her a perfect fit for the role.
“I’m delighted that we have been able to make this appointment within QBE. It reflects the caliber of QBE’s leaders and our strong commitment to supporting and recognizing talent across our international sector.”
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