QBE North America names Tom Fitzgerald president, specialty & commercial

Fitzgerald most recently served as CEO of Aon Risk Solutions's global broking operations.

“As the business environment continues to change, so do our customers’ needs. It has never been more important to have leaders with an eye toward customers and innovation. Tom’s extensive experience makes him well-suited for this critical role, where he will lead this strategically important area of our business to deliver value for our clients and respond to the evolving marketplace,” Todd Jones, CEO of QBE North America, told PC360. (Photo: QBE)

QBE North America announced the appointment of Tom Fitzgerald as president, specialty & commercial. He will formally join the company in February.

Fitzgerald most recently served as CEO of Aon Risk Solutions’ global broking operations. He held many leadership positions through Aon, including CEO of U.S. retail operations at Aon Risk Solutions, chief broking officer at Aon’s U.S. commercial risk, and president of Aon Private Risk Management.

“With nearly three decades of experience, Tom is proven leader and has a powerful reputation for his ability to develop and leverage risk and insurance solutions to aid clients in mitigating their exposures, while also developing new revenue and growth opportunities,” Todd Jones, CEO of QBE North America, said in a statement. “He’s an innovator who has made important contributions to the industry and I am confident that he will successfully lead this critical business into the future and have a positive impact on the overall organization.”

As a member of the QBE North America’s executive leadership team, Fitzgerald will report to Jones.

As one of the largest businesses within QBE North America, the specialty & commercial division consists of a diverse portfolio of commercial property and casualty and specialty products and services focused on meeting customer needs across a broad array of segments of risk categories.

“As the business environment continues to change, so do our customers’ needs. It has never been more important to have leaders with an eye toward customers and innovation. Tom’s extensive experience makes him well-suited for this critical role, where he will lead this strategically important area of our business to deliver value for our clients and respond to the evolving marketplace,” Jones told PC360.

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