Andrew Horton
Group CEO, QBE Insurance Group
Andrew Horton is the Group Chief Executive Officer of QBE Insurance Group, the Australian global insurer, a role he has held since September 2021. A chartered accountant with more than 30 years across insurance and banking, he was previously CEO of London-listed specialist insurer Beazley plc for 13 years.
Fast facts
| Role | Group CEO |
|---|---|
| Company | QBE Insurance Group ASX:QBE |
| Sector | Insurance / Financials |
| Headquarters | NSW |
| In role since | 2021 |
| Education | Read natural sciences at the University of Cambridge; qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in 1987. |
Background
Group CEO since September 2021; previously CEO of Beazley plc (London insurer) for 13 years; extensive UK insurance and banking background.
Career timeline
- 2008Appointed CEO of Beazley Group on 1 September
- 2021Joined QBE Insurance Group as Group CEO in September
Notable
- Led Beazley for 13 years, growing it internationally from a London-based insurer
- Before insurance spent around 15 years in banking at ING, NatWest and Lloyds, including as UK CFO for ING's wholesale banking division
- Member of the Champions of Change Coalition
Frequently asked questions
When did Andrew Horton become CEO of QBE?
He joined QBE Insurance Group as Group CEO in September 2021.
What company did Andrew Horton lead before QBE?
He was CEO of London-listed specialist insurer Beazley plc for 13 years.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://www.qbe.com/about-qbe/group-executive-committee
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Horton
- https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2021/03/03/603501.htm
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.