Claims Interviews

Mike East

Claims Interviews

Show Notes

In our latest interview, Barry speaks to one of the most experienced and modernist claims leaders in the marketplace, Mike East of QBE. Mike East became Claims Director at QBE in 2016 and a member of the Executive Management Board for European Operations and has responsibility for Property, Motor, Casualty, International, Reinsurance and Financial Speciality......

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