QBE, an international insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Sebastian Tjornelund as Asia Head, Underwriting, Marine, effective 1st December 2025.
Tjornelund will report to Ronak Shah, CEO of Wholesale Markets Asia, with a dotted line to Simon Lascelles, Head of Marine, International.
He brings 13 years of experience in the marine insurance sector. Since joining QBE in September 2023, Tjornelund has served as Head of P&I Underwriting, British Marine, Asia, overseeing the management and performance of the [British Marine] Asia P&I portfolio. He assumed the role of Interim Head of Marine, Asia, in July 2025.
Prior to that, he was Business Development Manager at NorthStandard and also served as Business Development Director, Eagle Ocean Marine at The American P&I Club.
Tjornelund commented, “It’s an exciting time to be part of the marine insurance sector. The industry is evolving rapidly, shaped by a complex mix of emerging and longstanding risks. Together with my colleagues in hull, cargo, and P&I underwriting across QBE’s offices in Asia, I’m confident in our ability to navigate today’s challenges and those ahead. We are committed to ensuring that the QBE Asia marine portfolio remains resilient in the face of market volatility – and continues to thrive.”
Shah added, “During the past two years, Sebastian has been a key member of QBE Asia’s marine underwriting team. Time and again, he has demonstrated exceptional underwriting skills and leadership prowess, which is noteworthy given the immense challenges that continue to impact the sector. Sebastian’s appointment is a testament to his hard work, talent, and the positive impact he has made on our company and colleagues — and most importantly, our clients, and helping QBE to grow along with them.”
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