QBE exec exits North American unit

Senior executive changes continue at QBE North America with the announcement that Richard Dziadzio will leave his position as chief financial officer next month.

New York-based Mr. Dziadzio will join personal lines insurer Assurant Inc. as chief financial officer and treasurer. He succeeds Christopher J. Pagano, who will serve as chief risk officer, a newly created role, Assurant said Wednesday in a statement.

Mr. Dziadzio joined QBE North America in 2013. The insurer has not yet named a successor.

Last month, Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd. named former AIG executive Russell Johnston CEO of North American operations, succeeding David Duclos, who is retiring.