Attilio Tornetta
About Attilio Tornetta
Attilio Tornetta is the Head of Africa - Reinsurance at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, with previous roles at FourteenZeroFive Insurance Solutions NV and Aspen Insurance Group, and holds advanced degrees in engineering and business administration.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Attilio Tornetta serves as the Head of Africa - Reinsurance at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he leads the reinsurance efforts across the African continent. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies that align with the company's objectives in the region.
Previous Experience at FourteenZeroFive Insurance Solutions NV
Prior to his current role, Tornetta worked at FourteenZeroFive Insurance Solutions NV from 2018 to 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. He held two positions during this time: Managing Director and Aspen Re Sub-Saharan Africa Treaty Introducer. His experience there contributed to his understanding of the reinsurance landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience at Aspen Insurance Group
Before joining FourteenZeroFive, Tornetta was employed at Aspen Insurance Group as a Senior Underwriting Manager for the Middle East and Africa from 2016 to 2018. Based in Dubai, he managed underwriting operations and developed strategies tailored to the unique challenges of these markets.
Background in Engineering and Business
Attilio Tornetta holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Università di Catania and an MBA from MIP-Politecnico Di Milano. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects, which he applies in his insurance career.
Career at Swiss Re
Tornetta's career includes significant experience at Swiss Re, where he worked from 2009 to 2016. His roles included Construction Risk Engineer, Regional Manager P&C for Southern Africa, and Senior Engineering Underwriter. This extensive tenure equipped him with in-depth knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance sectors.