QBE Insurance Group Limited announced a change to the leadership of the North America division. After nearly four years with QBE, CEO North America, Mr. Todd Jones, has decided that now is the right time to leave the company. Julie Wood has been appointed to the role of Interim CEO North America as it undertake a search process to fill the role on a permanent basis.

Julie joined the company in January 2023 as Group Head of Distribution. She was previously at Marsh as their South East Partnership & Zonal leader, and member of the US Executive Committee. Previously, she had the position of Zonal Casualty Leader at Marsh in Atlanta.

Julie has also held several senior executive roles at Zurich for 15 years and is US based. Todd will leave the company at the end of August and work with Julie to ensure a smooth transition.