Manwaring hired to grow surety business

Steve Manwaring QBE

QBE has appointed Steve Manwaring as UK surety manager.

He will join QBE in the New Year and report to Trevor Williams, head of credit and surety europe.

Manwaring worked previously at Svenska Handelsbanken.

Williams said: “QBE’s commitment to the surety market is reinforced by this appointment.

“Steve’s experience will not only strengthen our presence in the UK but as a member of the leadership team he will also work to increase our European capability.”

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