QBE has appointed Andy Tsui to a dual leadership position, naming him Head of Underwriting, Corporate for Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Asia Head of People Risk. The appointment takes effect on 1 June 2026, with Tsui to be based in Hong Kong.
In this expanded role, Tsui will report to Lei Yu, Chief Executive Officer of North Asia. His responsibilities will span both local corporate underwriting leadership and the advancement of QBE’s broader People Risk strategy across Asian markets.
Expanded leadership across underwriting and people risk
As Head of Underwriting, Corporate for Hong Kong and Macau, Tsui will hold local underwriting authority across all corporate product lines. He is also expected to work closely with the regional Chief Underwriting Officer and product leaders to guide underwriting performance, operational effectiveness, and strategic direction.
At the same time, in his role as Asia Head of People Risk, he will help shape and deliver QBE’s customer value proposition in this area throughout the region. People Risk represents an integrated model that brings together insurance, risk insights, and advisory capabilities, addressing issues such as workplace injury management, employee compensation, and health-related workforce exposures.
Broader growth plans in Hong Kong and Macau
Tsui’s appointment follows another recent leadership move within QBE’s Hong Kong and Macau operations. He will join Christelle Poh, who was appointed Head of Distribution for the market in April 2026, after her responsibilities were broadened to include both international and regional brokers alongside local agencies and brokers.
Extensive regional industry experience
Bringing more than 24 years of insurance experience across Asia Pacific, Tsui has built expertise in underwriting, actuarial work, portfolio management, and strategic leadership. Before joining QBE, he served as a strategic advisor to a private insurance broker and agency group in Hong Kong.
Earlier, he spent ten years at Allied World, where he most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and Country Head for Hong Kong. His earlier career also included roles with RSA, now part of Intact Insurance, as well as Ernst & Young, PwC, and Suncorp.
Leadership comments on the appointment
Lei Yu said attracting a leader of Tsui’s calibre marks a significant step for QBE’s regional underwriting business. Yu noted that Tsui brings strong technical capability, sharp market understanding, and a commitment to building high-performing teams.
Yu also said that within People Risk, Tsui is expected to play an important role in helping Asian businesses respond to increasingly complex workforce-related challenges, supporting resilience, stronger performance, and sustainable growth. Yu expressed confidence that Tsui will bring fresh momentum to QBE’s teams and help create new opportunities across the business.
Commenting on his new responsibilities, Tsui said he is pleased to join QBE during an important phase in its Asia growth strategy. He added that leading corporate underwriting in Hong Kong and Macau while developing the People Risk proposition across Asia presents an exciting opportunity, and that he looks forward to working with QBE’s teams to strengthen market presence, encourage innovation, and deliver sustainable value for clients and partners.
