Mike Wilkins will retire from the QBE Insurance Group board at the company’s Annual General Meeting in May 2026, with Yasmin Allen AM taking over as Chair of the Group Board effective 8 May 2026, the company announced to the stock exchange on 14 November.
Wilkins has served as Chair since March 2020 and joined the QBE board in November 2016. He had previously served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the insurance industry in 2017.
Allen has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director at QBE since July 2022 and brings extensive governance experience from previous senior director and chair roles at regulated entities, including Insurance Australia Group and Macquarie Global Infrastructure Funds.
Speaking on the announcement, Group CEO Andrew Horton said: “I would like to thank Mike for his outstanding leadership and support. Under his guidance, QBE has strengthened its performance and culture, and I’ve greatly valued his counsel. I welcome Yasmin and look forward to working closely with her following Mike’s retirement next May.”
