QBE announces senior hires ahead of European media PI launch

Insurer QBE has announced multiple senior hires in preparation for the launch of its new media professional indemnity (PI) product for its European operations division.

These appointments include Lucy Smith as its new senior media PI underwriter and Hannah Dennis as media PI underwriter. 

In their new roles, they will be based in London and will report into Chris Pavlou, PI portfolio manager of international markets at QBE Europe.

Both appointees will be looking to replicate the success of QBE’s media PI product in North America, which was launched over a decade ago and provides PI cover for film production, radio and television broadcasting, publishing and other media.

Experience

Both joining from Tokio Marine HCC, Smith most recently held the role as senior media, film and TV underwriter.

Meanwhile, Dennis previously served as media film and TV underwriter at Tokio Marine HCC for over four years.

Chris Pavlou, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Smith and Dennis to QBE as we expand our PI offering into the media sector.

”The hire of two trusted media insurance specialists underpins QBE’s commitment to growth in this area as we look to further diversify our PI portfolio.”