Carmen DeSilva Joins QBE Re Bermuda
QBE Re announce the appointment of Carmen DeSilva, noting that she has “more than 15 years of experience working across Property and Specialty underwriting in Bermuda and previously held roles at Platinum Underwriters and Axis Specialty.”
A spokesperson said, “Building out the Bermuda Specialty reinsurance capabilities, DeSilva will also help to develop QBE Re’s global specialty offering in addition to the QBE Re franchise with cedants and brokers. Carmen will be based in the Bermuda office and the position is effective from today.”
Tracey Gibbons, Head of QBE Re Bermuda said: “We are pleased to welcome Carmen to the Bermuda and Global team. She joins us with a diverse skillset across Specialty and Property fields, including underwriting, portfolio construction and client relationship management. She will play a crucial role as we look to expand our footprint on the island and evolve our offering to our global client base.”
A spokesperson said, “QBE Re has seen increased demand from global clients for specialty and property reinsurance in Bermuda as the business remains focussed on delivering sustainable growth whilst optimising its broader portfolio.”