QBE NA hires CNA's Beckman as CUO

QBE North America has hired former CNA executive John Beckman as
chief underwriting officer (CUO).
Beckman will also join the insurer's North America executive
management board and chair its underwriting committee for the
region.
Based in New York, the executive will report direct to QBE North
America CEO Russell Johnston.
Beckman will be responsible for enhancing existing underwriting
practices and processes, including developing products, technical
leadership and risk appetites, the unit of Sy