Marine specialist with 13 years’ experience takes Asia underwriting lead

Tjornelund reports to Shah, CEO of Wholesale Markets Asia, QBE.

QBE has appointed Sebastian Tjornelund as Asia head of Underwriting, Marine, effective 1 December. 

He will lead the insurer’s marine underwriting portfolios in Asia and oversee its facultative reinsurance business in the region. 

Tjornelund will be responsible for growth, profitability, and underwriting guidance for regional teams, and will also handle complex risks. 

He reports to Ronak Shah, CEO of Wholesale Markets Asia, with a dotted line to Simon Lascelles, Head of Marine, International.

Tjornelund has been serving as Interim head of Marine, Asia, since July 2025. 

He joined QBE in September 2023 as head of P&I Underwriting, Asia, where he managed the British Marine Asia P&I portfolio. 

He has more than 13 years of experience in marine insurance, including senior roles at two International Group P&I Clubs.