QBE has recruited marine market expert Paul Peerdeman to lead its launch into the Dutch marine market. He has 35 years of experience and most recently served as head of marine at ERGO Netherlands. He is tasked with rolling out QBE’s marine cargo and fine art and specie products in the Netherlands. This is part of an ongoing push into the EU. The carrier has launched these products into France, the Nordics and Germany over the past three years.

Tania Bensoussan-Arthur, marine practice lead, Europe at QBE, said: “We’re thrilled to have Paul on board. He is highly skilled and well known in the Dutch market, so we’re delighted he’s going to help us launch our marine products in the Netherlands. As international trade is facing increasingly complex challenges, our customers want global expertise combined with local knowledge – and that’s what our European team are keen on delivering.”

Sebastiaan Lambalk, QBE Netherlands general manager, added: “We’re excited to welcome Paul. Our Dutch branch opened two years and a half ago and keeps expanding its product offering. While transport is often an international activity, many businesses prefer to be serviced in the country where they are based, and we are glad to deliver this for our customers. With the addition of marine to our product offering, we are now able to service clients and brokers in all key lines of businesses.”

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