QBE Canada taps underwriting manager for growing property portfolio

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QBE Canada taps underwriting manager for growing property portfolio

She takes on the role after over 20 years with Liberty Mutual Canada

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By
Mika Pangilinan

QBE Canada has appointed Melanie Mason (pictured) as property underwriting manager. The move is part of efforts to bolster the growth of its direct and facultative property portfolio.

Mason will oversee a team of property underwriters based in Toronto and Vancouver, ensuring the continued delivery of expert service to QBE’s brokers and customers.

She will also become a member of the underwriting leadership team, generating innovative ideas to further enhance the company’s market position.

Mason will report directly to Scott Pidduck, director of underwriting at QBE Canada.

“The property portfolio in Canada has shown positive performance over the past few years and with the addition of Melanie to the team, we intend to pursue further innovation and growth opportunities,” said Pidduck. “Melanie’s expert knowledge of the Canadian marketplace is a great asset to QBE and our customers.”

Mason joins QBE with an extensive background in the property space, having accumulated over 20 years of experience at Liberty Mutual Canada.

During her tenure at Liberty, she held various roles, culminating in her most recent position as national property manager & assistant vice president commercial insurance, Central & Atlantic Region.

Mason takes on the role vacated by Lisa Wolfe, who has been promoted to portfolio manager in QBE’s direct & facultative international property team, based in London, United Kingdom.

In other QBE news, the insurer recently announced that it is turning its focus on Canadian middle market clients with the introduction of a refreshed commercial combined package offering that will cover risks across property, business interruption, crime and casualty.

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