Maths Stanser to lead QBE’s distribution for European markets team

Commercial insurer QBE has announced the appointment of insurance veteran Maths Stanser as head of distribution for European markets, replacing Fabian Desch who became QBE Germany’s GM last year.

Maths will be based in Stockholm, and will lead broker engagement, help design the distribution proposition and develop the broker network across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.

The executive has three decades of insurance experience and has spent the last seven years as QBE Nordics’ general manager, with GM and distribution responsibilities across Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.

He began his insurance career in 1995 as a financial lines underwriter for AIG Europe, and also gained broker experience with Aon, including as chief commercial officer and head of financial institutions, before joining QBE as Nordic GM in 2018.

He will report to Andy Besant, chief customer officer, QBE European Operations, who commented: “We plan to move from a follow position to a lead position in European countries. It is great to have someone with Maths’ impressive track record to engage with brokers as we roll out this ambitious strategy, which includes an enhanced multinational proposition, increased risk solutions support, and additional client management resources.

“In his time as GM, QBE Nordics quadrupled in premium size, and is now recognised by brokers as a top cyber insurer. Growing the business from 18 to 47 people across Sweden and Denmark, Maths led and nurtured a high-performing team. He also increased QBE’s relevance in property and general liability, bringing consistency alongside the wider continental Europe ambition.”

Maths will be part of the European management committee led by Beatriz Valenti, director of insurance, Europe, to support QBE’s growth plans on the continent.

While QBE is recruiting a new Nordics GM, he will retain his position as general manager for the Swedish and Danish branches

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