Jean-Philippe Pagès to replace retiring Jean Basset

QBE, Jean-Philippe

QBE has appointed Jean-Philippe Pagès as general manager of QBE France.

Pagès, previously Marsh France managing director, will join on 9 January and will be based in Paris.

Pagès will replace Jean Basset, who will retire in February.

QBE European Operations chief executive Steven Burns said: “Jean has been instrumental in QBE’s development in France. I would like to thank him for his commitment and all that he has achieved and I wish him the best for the future.”

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