QBE Asia has appointed Sebastian Tjornelund as its new Head of Marine Underwriting for Asia, effective 1 December 2025. This latest leadership change highlights the firm’s strategic focus on boosting its marine insurance capabilities in a region critical to global trade and maritime risk.

Tjornelund brings over 13 years of specialised experience to the role. Since joining QBE in September 2023, he has served as Head of P&I (Protection & Indemnity) Underwriting for Asia and, most recently, as Interim Head of Marine, successfully managing the Asia P&I portfolio, handling hull, cargo, and indemnity lines, and strengthening key client relationships across shipping markets.

In his new capacity, he will steer underwriting strategy, oversee marine operations, and guide risk-solution design across hull, cargo, and liability insurance lines for the Asian market. The appointment reaffirms QBE Asia’s commitment to building a robust marine underwriting platform and expanding its footprint across Asia’s shipping corridors and beyond. According to QBE leadership, this move aligns with a broader ambition to meet rising demand for tailored marine and logistics insurance solutions.